LPN Nurse - Full-Time, Sign-On Bonus & Growth

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Paid time off

Parental leave

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide patient-centered nursing care following UAB standards. You will orient patients and families, collect assessments, and communicate with RNs about potential problems while documenting care and responding to emergencies.

The role requires an accredited Practical Nursing Program graduate with an active AL LPN license and BLS certification; ACLS/PALS may be required depending on unit.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Practical Nursing Program; education cannot be substituted by experience.
• Current LPN license in Alabama or by endorsement required.
• BLS from the American Heart Association required or obtained within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process and UAB standards.
• Orient patients and families to the environment and advocate for patients.
• Collect assessment data and notify RN of potential problems.
• Evaluate patient response to care and document it; respond to emergencies.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Patient care

BLS Certification

Emergency response

Education

Practical Nursing Program

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS/PALS (may be required)

Job description

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide patient-centered nursing care following UAB standards. You will orient patients and families, collect assessments, and communicate with RNs about potential problems while documenting care and responding to emergencies.

The role requires an accredited Practical Nursing Program graduate with an active AL LPN license and BLS certification; ACLS/PALS may be required depending on unit.