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DCH Health System

West Alabama health system

LPN/RN - Long Term Care

Full-TimePosted on 8/31/2026Deadline 8/31/27
No salary listed
Entry
Bachelor's
Fayette, AL, USA
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About the job

Requirements
  • An LPN or RN degree is required.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Must be in good standing and currently licensed by the State of Alabama.
  • Current CPR certification is required.
  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
  • Computer skills for general knowledge of facility computers are preferred.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with all populations served.
  • Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking.
  • Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and turn and position residents weighing over 300 pounds.
  • Must tolerate a variety of environments.
  • Must be able to stand and sit for long periods of time.
  • Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range.
  • Physical presence onsite is essential.
Responsibilities
  • Provides nursing care for assigned residents.
  • Assesses resident conditions, including physical, behavioral, psychosocial, developmental, and age-specific factors, and plans care according to identified problems.
  • Uses the nursing process to provide all levels of direct resident care.
  • Follows all facility policies and procedures.
  • Uses communication and documentation skills to ensure proper plans of care from physicians and other disciplines.
  • Ensures nursing assistants provide quality care and perform their duties according to each resident's plan of care and the facility policy and procedure manual.
  • Performs duties according to established standards of practice for adults and geriatrics.
  • Provides services in a cost-effective manner.
  • Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction, and financial standards outlined in the performance evaluation.
  • Performs compliance requirements outlined in the Employee Handbook.
  • Adheres to DCH Behavioral Standards and creates positive relationships with patients, families, coworkers, colleagues, and self.
  • Uses electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software, and the intranet.
  • Adheres to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.
  • Communicates with others by phone or face to face.
  • Maintains a professional demeanor under stressful situations.
  • Performs talking, hearing, walking, stooping, pushing, pulling, standing, and crouching activities and maintains good balance for extended periods.
  • Performs medium work involving up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.
Desired Qualifications
  • A positive attitude toward elderly residents.
  • Attention to detail, concern for others, cooperation, dependability, independence, and stress tolerance.

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DCH Health System

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DCH Health System is a public health system serving Tuscaloosa and communities across West Alabama. The system provides hospital, emergency, surgical, diagnostic, rehabilitation, and outpatient services through regional care facilities. It serves patients, families, clinicians, referring providers, and communities throughout West Alabama. Its operating model centers on hospital and ambulatory care supported by clinical departments, technology, facilities, supply chain, and administration. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, imaging, laboratories, technology, facilities, and patient services. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.

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