LPN Staff - Acute Care

Overview

The following statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements, which may be inherent in the position.

An LPN performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a registered nurse

Some of the skills performed

·         May work with RN and share responsibility for team of patients

·         Administration of IV fluids

·         Administration of medications  (certain IV medications after successful completion of certification class)

·         Venipuncture for blood collection

·         Insertion of IV cannula’s

·         Physical Assessment and collecting of information

·         Rounding with physicians

·         Fingerstick blood sugars

·         Directing staff in patient care

·         Insertion of foley catheters

·         Dressing wounds and skin care

·         Quick Cult

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited Practical Nurse Program and current licensure by the Alabama State Board of Nursing.

After orientation demonstrates and maintains skills and knowledge pertinent to the practice and education of a Licensed Practical Nurse

After orientation demonstrates competence of the care of the Acute Care patient

About Us

Lake Guntersville, a mountain-lakes jewel, is located approximately 30 miles from metro Huntsville – and is home to Marshall Medical Centers.

Marshall Medical Centers, an affiliate of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, serves the residents of Marshall County and the surrounding area (population approximately 125,000). With two hospitals, eight outpatient locations and a highly-trained team of physicians practicing 28 specialties, Marshall Medical is a confident, convenient choice for local healthcare. Residents can remain close to home and receive excellent care – often provided by those who are neighbors and friends.

Marshall Medical Center South is a 150-bed hospital in Boaz, Alabama, and opened in 1956. Marshall Medical Center North, in Guntersville, opened in 1990 – and – is a 90-bed facility. In addition to the two hospitals, the Gary R. Gore Medical Complex is conveniently located mid-county and is home to several outpatient clinics and a 22,000 square foot comprehensive Cancer Care Center.

Named by the Joint Commission as a “Top Quality Performer” among America’s hospitals, Marshall Medical Centers’ patients can be assured they are being treated in an environment where a premium is placed on quality and best practices.