LPN 7a FT Orthopedics/Oncology/Med-Surg

Southeast Alabama Medical Center; Alabama; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Health in Alabama is seeking an LPN for the Medical/Surgical Unit. The role supports nursing assessment, care planning, and patient care delivery in a 7:00 am–7:00 pm day shift, 0.9 FTE position. You will follow hospital policies and Alabama Board of Nursing guidelines.

Qualifications include an active Alabama LPN license, 2 years hospital LPN experience for float pool LPNs, BLS and EKG training, and strong English communication. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in Alabama.
• Two years hospital LPN experience for float pool LPNs.
• Must read, write, and speak English.
• BCLS and EKG course completion.
• Unit-specific competency requirements as delineated in unit tools.
• Ability to function independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing care activities for adults in the Medical/Surgical Unit.
• Contribute to nursing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Adhere to hospital policies and Alabama Board of Nursing guidelines.
• Support the mission and values of the hospital and department.

Skills

BCLS

EKG interpretation

Unit competency requirements

Independent work

Windows PC experience (preferred)

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Alabama

Job description

## LPN 7a FT Orthopedics/Oncology/Med-SurgApplylocations: SE Health Hospitaltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR13621# **Southeast. Always the right career direction.**## **Job Description Summary**Performs 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 Description**### **QUALIFICATIONS:*** 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 English**SKILLS:*** 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**).## **Shift**Day## Shift Details7:00 am - 7:00 pm## **FTE**0.9## **Type**Regular## *Join one of Forbes 500 best mid-sized employers in America.*## ***Equal Employment Employer***## *Southeast 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.*