LPN II - Urology/Nephrology (7A)

Southeast Health; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Health is seeking a qualified LPN to provide nursing care in the Medical/Surgical Unit. You will participate in assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care for adult and geriatric patients.

The role requires Alabama LPN licensure, English proficiency, and a willingness to work day shifts in a 0.9 FTE capacity. The position emphasizes adherence to hospital policies and the Alabama Board of Nursing, with competency in BLS and ECG interpretation, and comfort with

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in Alabama
• Two years of hospital LPN experience (for float pool LPNs only)
• Must read, write, and speak English
• Must show initiative and ability to function independently

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing care activities for Medical/Surgical unit patients.
• Contributes to nursing assessment and care planning.
• Participates in implementation and evaluation of patient care.
• Adheres to hospital policies and Alabama Board of Nursing guidelines.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Vital signs assessment

EKG interpretation

Unit-based competency

CPR/BLS

Windows proficiency

Independent work

Education

LPN license (Alabama)

Tools

Windows OS

Job description

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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 Details

7:00 am - 7:00 pm

FTE
0.9

Type
Regular

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.