LPN 7a-7p Medical/Surgical Unit

Southeast Health; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Health in Alabama is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Medical/Surgical Unit. The role encompasses direct nursing care, assessments, planning, and participation in patient care evaluation in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The ideal candidate holds a current Alabama LPN license, has hospital experience, and demonstrates English proficiency along with competency in basic life support and EKG interpretation.

Qualifications

• Must hold current LPN license in Alabama.
• Requires two years hospital LPN experience (float pool applicants).
• Must read, write and speak English.
• Annual completion of unit-specific competency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care activities for Medical/Surgical patients.
• Contribute to nursing assessment and care planning.
• Participate in implementation and evaluation of patient care.
• Support hospital mission, vision, and values.

Skills

English proficiency

Independent work

Computer literacy

Education

LPN license (Alabama)

Tools

EKG interpretation course

Basic Life Support (BLS) trained

Job description

Southeast. Always the right career direction.Job Description SummaryPerforms nursing care activities for individuals in the Medical/Surgical Unit. Actively accepts, understands, and practices appropriate standards of Medical/Surgical nursing. Contributes to the nursing assessment of the Medical/Surgical patient. Participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Actively supports the mission, vision, and values of the hospital and department. Performs various activities related to the needs of adult and geriatric Medical/Surgical patients in accordance with the hospital’s established policies and procedures and the Alabama Board of Nursing.Job DescriptionQUALIFICATIONS:Current LPN license in the state;Required two years of hospital LPN experience (for float pool LPNs only).LANGUAGE/ COMMUNICATION SKILLS:Must be able to read, write, and speak EnglishSKILLS:Successful course completion in Basic Cardiac Life Support;Successful course completion of institutional basic EKG course (interpretation of life-threatening dysrhythmias);Annual completion of “Unit Specific” Competency requirements as delineated in unit specific competency tool;Must show initiative and ability to function independently;Experience in operating personal computers, including operation of computer software in a Windows environment (preferred).ShiftDayShift Details7:00 am - 7:00 pmFTE0.9TypeRegularJoin one of Forbes 500 best mid-sized employers in America.Equal Employment EmployerSoutheast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.