Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Med/Surg Overflow (PRN)

North Alabama Medical Center; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement package with company match

Mental and physical wellness programs

Job summary

North Alabama Medical Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Med/Surg Overflow (PRN) to support our mission of improving community health. This role requires flexibility with a mix of night shifts and rotating weekends, aimed at providing exceptional postoperative care in a dynamic healthcare environment.

The ideal candidate will possess an LPN license and demonstrate strong skills in patient assessments and interdisciplinary collaboration. Our facility offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our dedicated nursing team.

Qualifications

• Current licensed LPN license.
• Basic Life Support certification within 14 days of hire.
• Minimum one year of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Utilize specialized plan‑of‑care interventions and serve as a patient‑care innovator.
• Shape exceptional patient journeys every day.
• Perform accurate post-operative assessments and documentation.

Skills

Patient assessments

Post-operative care

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Current licensed LPN license

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Med/Surg Overflow (PRN)

Job Type: PRN | Nights. Schedule: 2 shifts required every 2 weeks, rotating weekends.

Overview

At North Alabama Medical Center, we are committed to empowering a diverse and determined workforce that drives quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) joining our team, you will support patients and community members to help us make communities healthier.

Unit Description

Our Medical‑Surgical Post‑Surgical & Overflow Unit is a 32‑bed inpatient unit specializing in the care of patients recovering from general, orthopedic, and neurosurgical procedures. The unit also supports medical‑surgical overflow as needed. Nurses on the unit typically manage a 1:6 nurse‑to‑patient ratio, providing comprehensive postoperative monitoring, pain management, and coordinated interdisciplinary care.

Responsibilities

• Utilize specialized plan‑of‑care interventions and serve as a patient‑care innovator.
• Shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting‑edge technology to directly impact patient well‑being.
• Accurately perform patient assessments and identify medical‑surgical needs.
• Perform post‑operative assessments and wound care.
• Perform timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record.
• Assist in multidisciplinary collaborations.

Qualifications

• Current licensed LPN license.
• Basic Life Support certification within 14 days of hire.
• Minimum one year of nursing experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and a 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental‑health services, and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EEO Statement

North Alabama Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

About North Alabama Medical Center

North Alabama Medical Center opened in 2018, serving as a regional facility with 263 beds. It offers the community's only open‑heart surgery site, a complete line of women's and children's services, and a full line of medical and imaging services. The center is a certified chest‑pain center and a Primary Stroke Center of Excellence. Its 24‑hour emergency department serves as the primary referral center for major trauma cases in Northwest Alabama.