LPN - Hospital PRN - 3rd Floor - University Hospital

USA Health Systems; Mobile (AL); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

USA Health in Mobile, AL seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to support physicians and nurses in exams and procedures. You will measure vitals, administer medications, and maintain accurate patient records in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Responsibilities include preparing labs and referrals, ensuring rooms are ready, and complying with infection control standards. Regular attendance and flexibility for overtime are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Accredited Practical Nursing diploma required.
• Alabama LPN license required upon hire.
• BCLS certification required upon hire.
• Other education/experience may substitute.

Responsabilités

• Assist registered nurse or physicians with exams and procedures.
• Take and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure).
• Administer medications and injections per orders.
• Maintain patient records.
• Prepare lab, X-ray requests and referrals.
• Ensure patient examination rooms are stocked and ready for use.
• Complete callbacks to parents/guardians of patients by phone.
• Call prescriptions to pharmacies.
• Complete all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements.
• Adhere to infection control and safety standards.
• Regular attendance; overtime as required.
• Related duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Vital signs

Medication administration

Record keeping

Infection control

Formation

Practical Nursing Diploma

Description du poste

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

• Assists registered nurse and/or physidans with exams and procedures
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure
• Administers medications and injections according to orders
• Maintains patient records
• performs various routine tests and procedures, including dipstick urinalysis, hematocrits, EKG s, tympanometry, audiometry, inhalation therapy, pregnancy tests, and blood glucose
• Maintains inventories of clinical supplies and medications
• Ensures that patient examination rooms are ready for use by patients, and that rooms are stocked with supplies and equipment
• Completes call backs to parents/guardians of patients by phone
• calls prescriptions to pharmacies
• Prepares lab, X-ray request and referral forms
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing meeting the minimum standards set by the State of Alabama Required
• Licensure with the State of Alabama as a Licensed Practical Nurse Upon Hire Required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.