LPN II - Urology/Nephrology (7A)

Southeast Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Health in the United States is seeking an LPN for the Medical/Surgical Unit to perform nursing care activities, participate in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, and support the hospital's mission and values. Duties include providing nursing care to adult and geriatric patients per established policies, with focus on safe, effective care delivery.

Qualifications include a current LPN license in the state and at least two years of hospital LPN

Qualifications

• LPN license current in the state.
• Two years hospital LPN experience required for float pool.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care activities for Medical/Surgical patients.
• Participate in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Support mission, vision and values of the hospital and department.
• Follow policies and procedures and Alabama Board of Nursing guidelines.
• Operate in day shift 7:00 am – 7:00 pm as part of Regular FTE 0.9.

Skills

BLS

EKG interpretation

Unit-specific competencies

Initiative

Windows proficiency

Tools

Windows OS

Job description

Southeast. Always the right career direction. 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 Join one of Forbes 500 best mid-sized employers in America.

Equal Employment Employer 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.

Southeast Health is an academic community-based health system serving the healthcare needs of 460,000 residents in southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia, and the Florida panhandle. The organization includes, Southeast Health Medical Center, a 420-bed hospital with the region’s largest medical group and the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM), the state’s largest medical school. The philanthropic arm of the organization is the Southeast Health Foundation, and its population health division is Southeast Health Statera Network. Southeast Health, a not-for-profit organization, exists to promote healing, prevent disease, educate medicine’s brightest minds, and bring wellness and prosperity to the region it serves. Delivering excellent patient care and top-notch educational experiences begins with great employees, which is why we constantly strive to improve the work experience for our 3,000 team members.