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Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Licensed Practical Nurse - Multiple Teams

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 11
Full-timeDothan, AL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 0–1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting is required.
  • An active state LPN or LVN 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.
  • Organizational and time-management skills are required to handle multiple priorities.
  • Adaptability to changes in patient care needs and healthcare practices is required.
  • For Alabama: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Crisis Prevention Intervention certifications are required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care under RN supervision, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and responding to patient needs.
  • Conduct focused patient assessments, identify changes in patient conditions, and report them to appropriate team members.
  • 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, and healthcare regulations.
  • Assist with wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection within the scope of practice.
  • Participate in orientation and training of new staff or nursing students as assigned.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate care.
  • Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies necessary for patient care.
  • Respond to medical emergencies and support code-team interventions within the scope of competency.
  • 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.

Desired Qualifications

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is preferred.

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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