LPN - Vascular & Cardiology | Sign-On Bonus & Flex Shifts

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

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance programs

Paid time off

Parental leave

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham is seeking an LPN to provide nursing care in alignment with the nursing process and hospital standards. You will orient patients and families, collect assessments, notify the RN of issues, and document care while responding to emergencies and guiding junior staff.

The role requires an accredited Practical Nursing Program graduate with an Alabama LPN license and BLS, with ACLS/PALS as possible requirements depending on the unit.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Practical Nursing Program; education cannot be substituted by experience.
• Licensed as an LPN by the Alabama Board of Nursing.
• BLS certification required or to be obtained within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients per the nursing process and hospital standards.
• Orient patients and families to the surrounding environment and act as a patient advocate.
• Collect patient assessment data and notify the RN of potential problems.
• Evaluate patient responses to care and document delivery of care.
• Respond effectively to emergencies and set a positive example for the care team.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Documentation

Emergency response

Patient education

Education

Accredited Practical Nursing Program

LPN license (Alabama)

Job description

UAB Medicine in Birmingham is seeking an LPN to provide nursing care in alignment with the nursing process and hospital standards. You will orient patients and families, collect assessments, notify the RN of issues, and document care while responding to emergencies and guiding junior staff.

The role requires an accredited Practical Nursing Program graduate with an Alabama LPN license and BLS, with ACLS/PALS as possible requirements depending on the unit.