7p LPN 6 East, Full Time, Orthopedics/Med-Surg

Southeast Health; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Health in Alabama seeks an LPN for the Medical/Surgical Unit to provide nursing care, participate in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, and uphold the hospital's mission and standards.

The role requires an active Alabama LPN license, 2 years of hospital LPN experience for float pool roles, and proficiency in English with basic computer skills. Evening/night shifts available in a regular schedule.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in the state of Alabama.
• Required two years of hospital LPN experience (for float pool LPNs only).

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing care activities for individuals in the Medical/Surgical Unit.
• Participates in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Supports the mission, vision, and values of the hospital and department.
• Adheres to hospital policies and Alabama Board of Nursing guidelines.

Skills

LPN licensure in state

BLS

EKG interpretation

Unit competency

English proficiency

PC experience

Job description

Southeast. Always the right career direction.Job Description SummaryPerforms nursing care activities for individuals in the Medical/Surgical Unit. Actively accepts, understands, and practices appropriate standards of Medical/Surgical nursing. Contributes to the nursing assessment of the Medical/Surgical patient. Participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Actively supports the mission, vision, and values of the hospital and department. Performs various activities related to the needs of adult and geriatric Medical/Surgical patients in accordance with the hospital’s established policies and procedures and the Alabama Board of Nursing.Job DescriptionQUALIFICATIONS:Current LPN license in the state;Required two years of hospital LPN experience (for float pool LPNs only).LANGUAGE/ COMMUNICATION SKILLS:Must be able to read, write, and speak EnglishSKILLS:Successful course completion in Basic Cardiac Life Support;Successful course completion of institutional basic EKG course (interpretation of life-threatening dysrhythmias);Annual completion of “Unit Specific” Competency requirements as delineated in unit specific competency tool;Must show initiative and ability to function independently;Experience in operating personal computers, including operation of computer software in a Windows environment (preferred).ShiftNightShift Details7:00 pm - 7:00 amFTE0.9TypeRegularJoin one of Forbes 500 best mid-sized employers in America.Equal Employment EmployerSoutheast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.