Licensed Practical Nurse — Hands-on Patient Care Tasks

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

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.