Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - 12th Floor - Providence Hospital

USA Health; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health in Mobile, AL is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support exams, administer medications, and maintain patient records. The role collaborates with registered nurses and physicians to deliver high-quality care.

The LPN will perform routine tests, assist with procedures, and ensure infection control standards are followed while maintaining detailed documentation and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and multi-task.
• Strong organizational skills, detail orientated.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists registered nurse and/or physicians with exams and procedures.
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure.
• Administers medications and injections according to orders.
• Maintains patient records.
• Performs routine tests and procedures as assigned such as dipstick urinalysis and blood glucose.
• Prepares lab, X-ray request and referral forms.
• Ensures infection control and safety standards are followed.
• Regular attendance and willingness to work overtime as required.

Skills

Independence

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

LPN license (Alabama)

Graduation from practical nursing program

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
• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure with the State of Alabama Upon Hire Required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support within 30 Days Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and multi-task Ability to work independently and multi-task
• Strong organizational skills, detail orientated Strong organizational skills, detail orientated
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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.