Full Time 7A LPN I

Southeast Alabama Medical Center; Alabama; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Opportunity for growth in a reputable healthcare setting

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Alabama is seeking a Full Time LPN III to provide nursing care in the Medical/Surgical Unit. The ideal candidate will be a licensed practical nurse enrolled in a nursing program, responsible for assisting in patient care and collaborating with registered nurses. Successful candidates will have completed Basic Cardiac Life Support and have strong communication skills in English. This role includes varied responsibilities to support patient needs in an established healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and speak English proficiently.
• Must show initiative and ability to function independently.
• Successful completion of required nursing courses.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing care activities for Medical/Surgical Unit patients.
• Assist Registered Nurse in patient care using knowledge from nursing program.
• Contribute to the assessment and planning of patient care.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

EKG interpretation

Computer skills (Windows)

Education

Current LPN license in the state

Enrollment in an RN program

Job description

Full Time 7A LPN III page is loaded## Full Time 7A LPN IIIlocations: SE Health Hospitaltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR14443# **Southeast. Always the right career direction.**## **Job Description Summary**The LPN III is a Licensed Practical Nurse who is enrolled in an associate or bachelor’s degree nursing program and performs nursing care activities for individuals in the Medical/Surgical Unit (e.g., 2 East, 3 East, 4 East, 5 East, 6 East, 7 East); 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; Utilizes knowledge gained from participation in an associate or bachelor's degree nursing program to assist the Registered Nurse in the care of the patient.## **Job Description**### **QUALIFICATIONS:*** Current LPN license in the state;* Completion of/credit for the first two semesters of the approved curriculum of an RN program and current enrollment in an assessment or medical-surgical nursing course;* Current enrollment in the approved curriculum of an RN program.* Please note- Employees in this position must show proof EACH SEMESTER of numbers 1, 2, and 3 above.### ### **LANGUAGE/ COMMUNICATION SKILLS:*** Must be able to read, write, and speak English**SKILLS:*** 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**).## **Shift**Day## Shift Details7:00 pm - 7:00 am## **FTE**0.9## **Type**Regular## *Join one of Forbes 500 best mid-sized employers in America.*## ***Equal Employment Employer***## *Southeast 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.*Southeast Health is an academic community-based health system serving the healthcare needs of 460,000 residents in southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia, and the Florida panhandle.The organization includes, Southeast Health Medical Center, a 420-bed hospital with the region’s largest medical group and the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM), the state’s largest medical school. The philanthropic arm of the organization is the Southeast Health Foundation, and its population health division is Southeast Health Statera Network.Southeast Health, a not-for-profit organization, exists to promote healing, prevent disease, educate medicine’s brightest minds, and bring wellness and prosperity to the region it serves. Delivering excellent patient care and top-notch educational experiences begins with great employees, which is why we constantly strive to improve the work experience for our 3,000 team members.