LPN 8 East Night

Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan assistance

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k match

Full and Part-Time roles

Job summary

Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Med/Surg unit with a night shift from 7pm to 7am. The role involves providing direct patient care under RN supervision, administering medications, and coordinating care with the healthcare team.

The position offers student loan contribution up to $20k and additional incentives including medical, vision, dental, and a 401k match for full- and part-time roles.

Qualifications

• Alabama state licensure as LPN or LVN.
• BCLS certification required.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• Experience in Med/Surg nursing is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Monitor vital signs and assist with activities of daily living.
• Administer medications and injections as prescribed.
• Document care and maintain accurate records.
• Educate patients and families on health maintenance and post-discharge care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Maintain infection control and safety standards.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Medication admin

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Alabama LPN/LVN licensure

BCLS certification

ACLS preferred

Job description

Join us as a Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg position at Grandview Medical Center
Unit: Med/Surg
Shift: Nights 7pm-7am
Student Loan Contribution: Up to $20k
Other incentives include: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k match & more available for Full and Part-Time roles

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides essential nursing care to patients under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and in collaboration with the healthcare team. The LPN supports patient care by conducting assessments, administering medications, and implementing care plans. This role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality care in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, professional standards, and state regulations while contributing to positive patient outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of an RN, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and responding to patient needs.
• Conducts focused patient assessments, identifying and reporting changes in patient conditions to the appropriate team members.
• Administers medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed, ensuring compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and safety protocols.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient care, interventions, and observations in the medical record.
• Educates patients and families on health maintenance, medication management, and post-discharge care.
• Ensures adherence to infection control protocols, safety standards, and healthcare regulations.
• Assists with basic procedures such as wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection within the scope of practice.
• Participates in the orientation and training of new staff or nursing students as assigned.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure the delivery of coordinated care.
• Prepares and maintains equipment and supplies necessary for patient care.
• Responds to medical emergencies and supports code team interventions within the scope of competency.

Licenses and Certifications

• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure required or
• LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred

State Specific Requirements

• Alabama: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required. Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification required.
• Florida: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required.
• Georgia: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications within 90 days of employment required.
• Indiana: CPR certification within 90 days of employment required.
• Mississippi: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required. STABLE certification required within 6 months of employment.
• New Mexico: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required. Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification and National Institutes of Health (NIH) Stroke Scale certification required. STABLE certification required within 6 months of employment.
• North Carolina: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required.
• Oklahoma: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required.
• Pennsylvania: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.