LPN/LVN-PRN

Alabama Clinical Schools; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Alabama Clinical Schools invites applications for a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse to support behavioral health programs in the Birmingham area. The role requires an active Alabama LPN license and CPR certification, with the potential for limited or variable hours.

The LPN will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to monitor patients, intervene when needed, and assist with staffing considerations under RN supervision. Prior psychiatric experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Current status as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Alabama.
• Current CPR Certification required.
• One (1) Year Psychiatric Experience Preferred, But Not Required.
• Must have a successful background, drug screening, and ABI/FBI fingerprints.

Responsibilities

• Direct physical management of the patient and maintain CPR certification.
• Collaborates with members of other disciplines.
• Observes patient behavior for changes to intervene therapeutically and guide non-professional nursing staff; communicates changes to appropriate staff and records changes.
• Assists with staffing process for nursing issues; reviews staffing schedule and informs managers of potential overtime issues; assists managers in making necessary changes as directed by the Registered Nurse.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Alabama

CPR Certification

One (1) Year Psychiatric Experience Preferred

Background checks including ABI/FBI fingerprints

Job description

Responsibilities

Alabama Clinical Schools has been a behavioral healthcare provider in the Birmingham area for over 20 years. Our treatment services range from intensive residential treatment for males ages 9-18 to therapeutic foster care for males and females of all ages. Our RISE and Specialized Therapeutic Foster Care programs for boys are the only programs of their kind in the State of Alabama. Our mission is simple: to enrich lives of at-risk youth and their families by delivering quality behavioral and educational services while fostering a safe transition to the community.

Responsibilities

Alabama Clinical Schools has been a behavioral healthcare provider in the Birmingham area for over 20 years. Our treatment services range from intensive residential treatment for males ages 9-18 to therapeutic foster care for males and females of all ages. Our RISE and Specialized Therapeutic Foster Care programs for boys are the only programs of their kind in the State of Alabama. Our mission is simple: to enrich lives of at-risk youth and their families by delivering quality behavioral and educational services while fostering a safe transition to the community.

Much more available online at: www.alabamaclinicalschools.com

Lpn(prn)

The LPN must have credentials to direct physical management of the patient and have current CPR certification. Collaborates with members of other disciplines. Observes patient behavior for changes in order to intervene therapeutically, guide non-professional nursing staff, communicate changes to appropriate staff, and record changes. Assists with the staffing process for nursing issues. Assists with reviewing all the staffing schedule and informing managers of potential overtime issues then assists managers in making necessary changes as directed by the Registered Nurse.

What do our current nursing leaders value at Alabama Clinical Schools & UHS?

That despite our large company design, each facility is run independently, and so our nurse executives have the autonomy to manage their teams with clinical and educational support from corporate. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer nurse leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. That we have an active Nursing Council based on shared governance and evidence-based practice. That we offer internal leadership and clinical education, including a generous annual tuition assistance and continuing education allowance designed to keep you at the top of your practice. That we offer and support real career advancement opportunity, including our COO-in-Training program and a variety of regional and national corporate roles designed to support the field and share advanced experience.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

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Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.

One (1) Year Psychiatric Experience Preferred, But Not Required.

Current status as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Alabama.

Current CPR Certification required.

Must have a successfull background, drug screening, and ABI/FBI fingerprints.