Full-Time
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical/Surgical
Baptist Health (Central Alabama)
Central Alabama health system
No salary listed
Alabaster, AL, USA
In Person
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- Nursing school graduate.
- Successful completion of a 30-hour approved IV therapy course within 30 days of hire for inpatient or skilled nursing facility assignments.
- Current nursing license in the State of Alabama.
- Current Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
- No prior experience is required.
- Provide and document individualized patient care, including patient evaluation, education, medication administration, IV therapy, treatments, and patient safety, as directed by the RN or provider.
- Demonstrate competency in advanced practical nursing skills and use of patient-care and unit equipment as defined by unit-specific requisite skills.
- Communicate appropriate information regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and other healthcare team members.
- Assist the RN or provider during examinations and procedures.
- Document patient data and patient education according to department-specific guidelines.
- Perform triage functions, including assessing the patient and determining the next step in care, in collaboration with the nursing team or providers as directed.
- Administer oral and injectable medications or immunizations within the LPN scope and as directed by a provider.
- Maintain a safe and caring environment for patients and families.
- Keep informed about changes in hospital policies, procedures, and equipment.
- Participate in nursing performance-improvement activities as assigned.
- Demonstrate awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and compliance with regulatory and accrediting standards.
- Provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on the assigned unit.
- Assess patient-status data and interpret the information needed to identify age-specific patient requirements and provide care according to unit, area, and department policies and procedures.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance consistent with organizational policies and applicable standards.
- Maintain compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Report to duty on time, follow break and lunch policies, and complete assigned duties efficiently and promptly.
- Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles across the lifespan.
- Use supplies efficiently.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized unit.
Baptist Health (Central Alabama) is a nonprofit health system serving central Alabama. The system operates hospitals, physician practices, emergency services, outpatient programs, diagnostics, and specialty care across the region. It serves patients, families, clinicians, referring providers, and communities throughout central Alabama. Its operating model centers on hospital and ambulatory care supported by clinical programs, technology, facilities, supply chain, and shared administration. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, imaging, laboratories, technology, facilities, and patient services. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.
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