Full-Time
Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse
Long Term Care
DCH Health System
West Alabama health system
No salary listed
Fayette, AL, USA
In Person
Bachelor's
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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- An LPN or RN degree is required.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- The candidate must be in good standing and currently licensed by the State of Alabama.
- Current CPR certification is required.
- The candidate must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
- General computer knowledge of facility computers is preferred.
- The candidate must demonstrate communication skills for all populations served.
- The candidate must be able to stand and sit for long periods of time.
- The candidate must be able to communicate with long-term-care residents.
- The candidate must be able to talk, hear, walk, stoop, push, pull, stand, crouch, and maintain good balance for extended periods.
- The candidate must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
- The candidate 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.
- Provide nursing care for assigned residents.
- Assess resident physical, behavioral, psychosocial, developmental, and age-specific conditions and plan care according to identified problems.
- Use the nursing process to provide all levels of direct resident care.
- Follow all facility policies and procedures.
- Use communication and documentation skills to ensure proper plans of care from physicians and other disciplines.
- Ensure nursing assistants provide quality care and perform their duties according to each resident's plan of care and the facility policy and procedure manual.
- Perform duties according to established standards of practice for adults and geriatric residents.
- Provide services in a cost-effective manner.
- Maintain performance, patient and employee satisfaction, and financial standards outlined in the performance evaluation.
- Perform compliance requirements outlined in the Employee Handbook.
- Adhere to DCH Behavioral Standards and create positive relationships with patients, families, coworkers, colleagues, and self.
- Use electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software, and the intranet.
- Adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
- Tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking.
- Lift at least 50 pounds and turn and position residents weighing over 300 pounds.
- The candidate should have general computer skills for facility computers.
- The candidate should demonstrate a positive attitude toward elderly residents.
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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