LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - GI Surgery Step-Down Unit - Multiple Shifts

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Alabama; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious academic medical center that values innovation and patient-centric care. As a Licensed Practical Nurse in a dynamic GI Surgery Step-Down Unit, you will provide essential nursing care while working alongside a dedicated team. This role emphasizes the importance of patient advocacy, quality care, and professional development. With multiple shifts available, you can find a work-life balance that suits you. Enjoy generous benefits, including tuition assistance and a sign-on bonus, while contributing to a supportive and inclusive culture that empowers healthcare professionals to excel. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

100% tuition assistance

wellness initiatives

generous paid time off

paid parental leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

$5,000 new hire sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• Provide nursing care based on UAB Hospital Standards and policies.
• Collect patient data and notify RN of potential problems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care and advocate for patients and families.
• Evaluate patient responses to care and document findings.

Skills

Patient Care

Interpersonal Skills

Emergency Response

Education

Graduate from an accredited Practical Nursing Program

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

Job Description - LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - GI Surgery Step-Down Unit - Multiple Shifts (UAB0011D)

Compensation:
Pay Range: $22.90 - $37.25 / hour
- $5,000 new hire sign-on bonus (Full-Time only)
- Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Multiple Shifts Available:
UAB Medicine supports work/life balance. The shifts available for this unit are:

1. Full-Time AM: 3 12-hour shifts per week
2. Full-Time PM: 3 12-hour shifts per week
3. Part-Time AM: 2 12-hour shifts per week
4. Flexi/PRN

Work with the Best at UAB Medicine:
UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham, Alabama. Our nurses are committed to delivering patient- and family-centric care, and our interdisciplinary care teams provide high-quality, compassionate service. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.

- 5-time Magnet-designated organization
- U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama
- America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer, Forbes, 2021
- Level I Trauma Center
- NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Comprehensive Transplant Institute, Comprehensive Stroke Center

Our success in patient care, innovation, and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture, which promotes shared governance and empowers nurses at the bedside to be their absolute best. Whether you are looking to start your career, fast-track your development, or diversify your skills, UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match.

Job Description:
Under general supervision, to provide nursing care to patients based on the nursing process, UAB Hospital Standards of Nursing Care, and UAB Hospital policies and procedures while ensuring quality of care. To orient patients and family members to surrounding environment, acting as a patient advocate. To collect patient assessment data and notify RN of potential problems. To evaluate patient’s response to care and report findings to RN, document delivery of patient care, effectively respond to emergency situations, demonstrate positive interpersonal skills, meet patient’s educational needs, and serve as a role model to other members of the patient care team.

Qualifications:
Graduate from an accredited Practical Nursing Program or equivalent required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently licensed or licensed by endorsement as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment. Depending on the unit/department, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required.

Primary Location

UAB Hospital

Job Category

Organization

709400000 Transplant & General Surgical Services

Employee Status

Regular

Shift: Rotation / Flexible Staffing / Multiple Shifts