Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Licensed Practical Nurse - Women's Health Specialists

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBirmingham, AL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

0-1 years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in a healthcare setting is required.
A State Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse license is required.
Basic Life Support certification is required.
Strong knowledge of nursing principles, medication administration, and patient care practices is required.
Proficiency in patient assessment, monitoring, and documentation is required.
Knowledge of safety protocols, infection control measures, and regulatory requirements is required.
Alabama roles require Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Crisis Prevention Intervention certifications.
Florida roles require Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program certifications.
Georgia roles require Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program certifications within 90 days of employment.
Indiana roles require CPR certification within 90 days of employment.
Mississippi roles require Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program certifications, plus STABLE certification within 6 months of employment.
New Mexico roles require Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program certifications, plus Trauma Nursing Core Course, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, and STABLE certifications within the stated timeframes.
North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania roles require the state-specific Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program certifications listed in the posting.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for an employer.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care under Registered Nurse supervision, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and responding to patient needs.
Conduct focused patient assessments and identify and report changes in patient conditions.
Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and injections in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and safety protocols.
Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care, interventions, and observations in the medical record.
Educate patients and families on health maintenance, medication management, and post-discharge care.
Follow infection control protocols, safety standards, healthcare regulations, policies, and professional standards.
Assist with wound care, catheterization, specimen collection, and other basic procedures within scope of practice.
Participate in orientation and training of new staff or nursing students as assigned.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver coordinated care.
Prepare and maintain patient-care equipment and supplies.
Respond to medical emergencies and support code-team interventions within competency.
In Emergency Services, support triage, collect patient histories and vital signs, prepare patients for procedures, assist registered nurses and providers, administer prescribed medications, provide basic wound care, and assist with stabilization under supervision.
In Operating Room Services, prepare patients preoperatively, assist with surgical preparation, monitor preoperative and postoperative patients, assist with vital signs, catheter insertion, and surgical checklists, and provide postoperative care and discharge teaching.
In Cardiac Surgery, monitor vital signs, perform electrocardiograms, report abnormal findings, assist with postoperative wound care and activity support, administer medications within scope, document patient status, and support recovery milestones.
In Endoscopy, review intake forms, obtain vital signs, prepare and position patients, provide emotional support, monitor recovery, provide post-procedure education, and clean and restock procedure rooms.
In Obstetrics, Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, and Nursery services, monitor maternal vital signs, provide postpartum and newborn care, administer medications within scope, support breastfeeding education and routine screenings, and assist with documentation and family education.
In Oncology, provide supportive care, administer medications, monitor side effects, report findings, reinforce education, and assist with central-line dressing changes and symptom tracking when trained.
In Orthopedics, assist with mobility and transfers, apply braces, splints, or slings, provide prescribed pain medication, monitor neurovascular status, and support patient education and discharge instructions.
In Telemetry, record and report cardiac telemetry readings without interpreting them, monitor vital signs, provide basic care, administer medications, and report changes in rhythm or condition.
In Dialysis, take vital signs, prepare and monitor patients during treatment, provide comfort, reinforce post-treatment instructions, and support mobility and hygiene.
In Cath Lab, prepare patients for procedures, verify consent forms, start intravenous lines when trained and permitted, administer oral pre-medications, monitor patients post-procedure, check dressing sites, assist with discharge, and provide patient education.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and perform other assigned duties.

Desired Qualifications

Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is preferred.
Strong communication skills for interactions with patients, families, and healthcare teams are desirable.
Organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple priorities are desirable.
Adaptability to changes in patient care needs and healthcare practices is desirable.

Why Join Us?

Be Valued for What You Bring to the Team – Competitive pay that rewards your hard work

Benefits You Can Count On – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage

Work Hard. Recharge Often. – Generous PTO and extended illness benefits

Invest in Your Future – 401(k) with company match

Grow With Us – Career development, learning opportunities, and advancement pathways

We Invest in Your Success – Licensure and certification reimbursement

Student Loan Support – Assistance available for eligible roles

Your Wins Deserve Recognition – Employee rewards and recognition programs

A Team You'll Love Working With – A collaborative, purpose-driven culture making a difference every day

Additional Voluntary Benefits – Choose from options such as pet insurance, identity protection, and legal insurance.

Great people. Great benefits. Meaningful work. Join us and make an impact

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides essential nursing care to patients under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and in collaboration with the healthcare team. The LPN supports patient care by conducting assessments, administering medications, and implementing care plans. This role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality care in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, professional standards, and state regulations while contributing to positive patient outcomes.

Essential Functions

Provides direct patient care under the supervision of an RN, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and responding to patient needs.
Conducts focused patient assessments, identifying and reporting changes in patient conditions to the appropriate team members.
Administers medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed, ensuring compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and safety protocols.
Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient care, interventions, and observations in the medical record.
Educates patients and families on health maintenance, medication management, and post-discharge care.
Ensures adherence to infection control protocols, safety standards, and healthcare regulations.
Assists with basic procedures such as wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection within the scope of practice.
Participates in the orientation and training of new staff or nursing students as assigned.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure the delivery of coordinated care.
Prepares and maintains equipment and supplies necessary for patient care.
Responds to medical emergencies and supports code team interventions within the scope of competency.
Emergency Services:
- Support triage and assist with collecting patient history and vitals.
- Prepare patients for procedures and assist RNs and providers during care.
- Administer prescribed medications within scope.
- Provide basic wound care and apply dressings as directed.
- Assist in stabilizing patients under supervision.
OR Services LPN:
- Prepare patients pre-operatively and assist with surgical prep.
- Monitor patients in pre-op and post-op under RN supervision.
- Assist with vital signs, catheter insertion, and surgical checklist procedures.
- Provide post-operative care including dressing changes and discharge teaching under RN guidance.
Cardiac Surgery LPN:
- Monitor vital signs, perform ECGs, and report abnormal findings to RN or provider.
- Assist with post-op care such as wound care and activity support.
- Administer prescribed medications as allowed under LPN scope.
- Document patient status and support recovery milestones.
Endoscopy LPN:
- Prepare patients for procedures by reviewing intake forms and obtaining vitals.
- Assist in positioning patients and providing emotional support.
- Monitor patients during recovery and provide post-procedure education under RN guidance.
- Clean and restock procedure rooms and ensure equipment is prepped.
Obstetrics/Labor and Delivery/Postpartum/Nursery LPN:
- Assist with maternal vital sign monitoring and postpartum care.
- Provide newborn care including bathing, feeding support, and diaper changes.
- Administer prescribed medications to mothers and newborns within scope.
- Support breastfeeding education and routine screenings under RN direction.
- Assist with documentation and family education.
Oncology LPN:
- Provide supportive care including medication administration, hygiene, and comfort.
- Monitor for side effects and report findings to RN or provider.
- Offer emotional support and reinforce education provided by RNs.
- Assist with central line dressing changes (if trained) and symptom tracking.
Orthopedics LPN:
- Assist with mobility, transfers, and use of assistive devices.
- Apply braces, splints, or slings as directed.
- Provide pain medication as prescribed.
- Monitor neurovascular status and report changes.
- Support patient education and discharge instructions under RN guidance.
Telemetry LPN:
- Record and report cardiac telemetry readings (but do not interpret them).
- Monitor vital signs and provide basic care.
- Administer medications and support patients with cardiac diagnoses.
- Report any changes in rhythm or condition to the RN or provider.
Dialysis LPN:
- Take vital signs and prepare the patient for treatment.
- Monitor patients during dialysis and report any concerns.
- Provide comfort and reinforce post-treatment instructions.
- Support patient mobility and hygiene.
Cath Lab LPN:
- Prepare patient for procedure (vitals, consent form verification).
- Start IVs (if trained and permitted), administer oral pre-meds.
- Monitor patient post-procedure, check dressing sites, and assist with discharge.
- Provide patient education under RN guidance.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

0-1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong knowledge of nursing principles, medication administration, and patient care practices.
Proficiency in patient assessment, monitoring, and documentation.
Excellent communication skills for interactions with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
Organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities.
Knowledge of safety protocols, infection control measures, and regulatory requirements.
Adaptability to changes in patient care needs and healthcare practices.

Licenses and Certifications

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure required or
LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse required
BCLS - Basic Life Support required
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred

State Specific Requirements

Alabama: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required. Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification required.
Florida: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required.
Georgia: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications within 90 days of employment required.
Indiana: CPR certification within 90 days of employment required.
Mississippi: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required. STABLE certification required within 6 months of employment.
New Mexico: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required. Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification and National Institutes of Health (NIH) Stroke Scale certification required. STABLE certification required within 6 months of employment.
North Carolina: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required.
Oklahoma: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required.
Pennsylvania: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for an employer.

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About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Franklin, TN
Founded: 1985

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