LPN: Direct Patient Care & Care Plan Support

Atrium Health; Centre (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care in Alabama.

You will assist with assessment, develop and implement care plans under the direction of registered nurses, support patient teaching, document interventions and communicate changes in patient condition. Must hold an active LPN license and BLS, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Active LPN license in the state of practice and BLS certification.
• Proficient computer skills, including EMR systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care according to established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Assists with assessment by collecting and documenting data, actions and responses including biological, psychological, social and cultural factors.
• Assists with developing the plan of care and implements as directed by the registered nurse.
• Supports and reinforces patient teaching according to individualized plan of care.
• Documents performance of nursing interventions and patient’s response, and communicates changes to the RN.
• Performs clinical tasks such as medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, venipuncture, etc.
• Performs patient positioning and transporting duties with proper technique, lifting and pushing/pulling.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Multi-tasking

Education

Practical Nursing program completion

LPN license

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care in Alabama.

You will assist with assessment, develop and implement care plans under the direction of registered nurses, support patient teaching, document interventions and communicate changes in patient condition. Must hold an active LPN license and BLS, with strong communication and organizational skills.