LPN SHMG

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

Job summary

Southeast Health in Alabama is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to render direct and indirect patient care in line with established standards of care and Southeast Health policies. You will contribute to the nursing assessment and promote teamwork across departments, while being accountable for your own clinical practice and the care provided by nursing staff.

The role requires an active Alabama nursing license, current BCLS, successful completion of Southeast Health pharmacology exam, and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Alabama nursing license.
• BCLS certification (current).
• Successful completion of Southeast Health pharmacology exam.
• Computer literacy.
• Medical Office Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Render direct and indirect patient care in support of medical care and in accordance with established standards of care and Southeast Health policies.
• Contribute to the nursing assessment.
• Promote positive relationships and teamwork among employees and between departments.
• Responsible and accountable for own clinical practice, as well as the quality and quantity of nursing care given to patients by nursing personnel.

Skills

Typing

Telephone etiquette

Patient assessment

Documentation

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Southeast. Always the right career direction. Job Description Summary Utilizing the skill and knowledge of a Licensed Practical Nurse renders direct and indirect patient care in support of medical care and in accordance with established standards of care, as well as policies and procedures of Southeast Health. Contributes to the nursing assessment. Responsible for promoting positive relationships and teamwork among employees and between departments. Responsible and accountable for own clinical practice, as well as the quality and quantity of nursing care given to patients by nursing personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Alabama nursing license.
• BCLS certification (current).
• Successful completion of Southeast Health pharmacology exam.
• Computer literacy.
• Medical Office Experience preferred.

LANGUAGE/ COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively communicate in an emergency situation.

SKILLS

• Basic typing skills.
• Effective telephone techniques.
• Ability to perform patient assessment including, but not limited to: vital signs, history, medication reconciliation and administering of medications.
• Ability to document patient assessment.

Shift Day Shift Details FTE 1 Type Regular

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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.