LPN - Hospital PRN - UH 6th Floor - University Hospital

USA Health Systems; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health Systems in Mobile, Alabama is searching for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to assist with medical exams and procedures. This role involves vital signs monitoring, medication administration, and maintaining patient records. Candidates must be graduates from an accredited nursing school and hold a valid LPN license in Alabama, along with Basic Life Support certification. This position requires at least 20 hours of work per week to qualify for employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing meeting the minimum standards set by the State of Alabama required.
• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure with the State of Alabama upon hire required.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support upon hire required.

Responsibilities

• Assists registered nurse and/or physicians 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.
• Maintains inventories of clinical supplies and medications.
• Ensures that patient examination rooms are ready for use by patients.
• 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.

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing

Job description

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

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
• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure with the State of Alabama Upon Hire Required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.