Licensed Practical Nurse - 11th Floor, University Hospital

University of South Alabama Health System; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Alabama Health System's USA Health in Mobile, AL is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support doctors and nurses in exams and procedures. You will take and record vital signs, administer medications, maintain patient records, and prep exam rooms.

Required: graduation from an accredited practical nursing program, Alabama LPN license on hire, and Basic Life Support. A combination of education and experience may substitute.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Alabama LPN licensure required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
• Comparable education/experience may substitute for the above.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors and registered nurses with exams and procedures.
• Take and record temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Administer medications and injections per orders.
• Maintain patient records.
• Perform routine tests and procedures and related duties.
• Maintain inventories of clinical supplies and medications.
• Ensure exam rooms are ready and stocked for patient care.
• Complete callbacks to parents/guardians by phone.
• Call prescriptions to pharmacies.
• Prepare lab, X-ray requests and referrals.
• Complete mandatory department and hospital requirements.
• Adhere to Infection Control and Safety Standards.
• Regular and prompt attendance; overtime as required.
• Related duties as assigned.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse

Vital signs

Medication administration

Patient records

Room preparation

Education

Practical Nursing Diploma

Job description

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

• Assists registered nurse and/or physidans with exams and procedures
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure
• Administers medications and injections according to orders
• Maintains patient records
• performs various routine tests and procedures, including dipstick urinalysis, hematocrits, EKG s, tympanometry, audiometry, inhalation therapy, pregnancy tests, and blood glucose
• Maintains inventories of clinical supplies and medications
• Ensures that patient examination rooms are ready for use by patients, and that rooms are stocked with supplies and equipment
• Completes call backs to parents/guardians of patients by phone
• calls prescriptions to pharmacies
• Prepares lab, X-ray request and referral forms
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing meeting the minimum standards set by the State of Alabama Required
• Licensure with the State of Alabama as a Licensed Practical Nurse Upon Hire Required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.