Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Post Surgical

LifePoint Health; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated post-surgical team at a leading healthcare facility in Florence, Alabama, where your skills as a Licensed Practical Nurse will make a significant impact on patient recovery and well-being. This role offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values your contributions and fosters professional growth. With a focus on compassionate care, you will engage with patients during their critical recovery phase, ensuring they receive the highest quality of care. Enjoy competitive benefits and a chance to thrive in a community-oriented healthcare setting, making a real difference in the lives of those you serve.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Competitive paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Loan assistance

401(k) matching

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Current state RN license is required.
• 1-2 years of experience preferred in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to patient assessments and care plans under RN supervision.
• Administer medications and perform wound care as needed.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Wound Care

Data Collection

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Post Surgical, Licensed Practical Nurse, Days
Job Type: POST OP, Days 7am-7pm

Where We Are:

Florence, Alabama is situated in Northwestern Alabama, where the Tennessee River Flows through the scenic Shoals. On your days off spend some time fishing and boating on Wilson Lake. Come tour the historical sites, visit Key Cave National Wildlife Refuge, or take a relaxing lake cruise on Wheeler Lake.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Department/Unit Summary

Join our post-surgical department at NAMC! Our post-surgical department is a 32-bed unit with a 5:1 that will care for post-surgical patients that are admitted for post-surgical needs that may occur within the first two days after surgery. Patients could range from a variety of surgeries that we offer.

Your experience matters

At North Alabama Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a LPN joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Connect with our RN/LPN recruiting specialist
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Savannah Bennefield by texting or calling 256-415-5593.

How you’ll contribute

You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

Qualifications and requirements
Applicants should have a current state RN license. Additional requirements include:

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing required.
• 1 to 2 years of experience preferred.
• Must have an active AL or Compact RN License.
• Must have ACLS and PALS within 90 days of hire.

What you will do

• Under the direction of an RN or Med-Surge Charge Nurse, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
• Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care. May administer medication. Documents patient care given.
• Assists RN with development of plan of care.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

About our Health System
North Alabama Medical Center is a 263 bed hospital located in Florence, Alabama, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

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