LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Med Surg - Days

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

generous paid time off

paid parental leave

Associate Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

and more

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for full-time day shift to provide patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician.

You will contribute to patient assessment, administer medications, perform basic lab tests, and educate patients and families about treatment plans, self-care after discharge, and available resources. Benefits include generous PTO, parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required.
• BLS Provider within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within scope of license.
• Contribute to the assessment of patients and assure the well-being of patients.
• Administer medications and observe patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
• Perform laboratory tests and therapeutic services.
• Educate patients/families about disease treatment plan including self care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.

Job description

Position Overview

• Schedule: Full Time Days, 7am-7pm, 3 12's per week, with Every 3rd weekend
• Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Position Overview

• Schedule: Full Time Days, 7am-7pm, 3 12's per week, with Every 3rd weekend
• Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Job Description

Provide care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within scope of license.

• Contribute to the assessment of patients and assure the well-being of patients.
• Administer medications and observe patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
• Perform laboratory tests and therapeutic services.
• Educate patients/families about disease treatment plan including self care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

• Graduate from an accredited Practical Nursing program or equivalent required.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.