Full-Time
Licensed Practical Nurse
Multiple Teams
Baptist Health (Central Alabama)
Central Alabama health system
No salary listed
Birmingham, AL, USA
In Person
Bachelor's
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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- Completion of nursing school.
- A current nursing license in the State of Alabama, renewed every two years, is required.
- Current Basic Life Support/HealthCare Provider certification is required.
- Provide and document individualized patient care, including patient evaluation, education, medication administration, intravenous therapy, treatments, and patient safety as directed by the registered nurse or provider.
- Demonstrate competency in advanced practical nursing skills and use of patient-care and unit equipment.
- Communicate appropriate information regarding the patient's condition to the registered nurse and other healthcare team members.
- Assist the registered nurse or provider during examinations and procedures.
- Document patient data and patient education according to hospital and department guidelines.
- Perform triage functions, including assessing patients and determining the next step in care in collaboration with the department nursing team or providers.
- Administer oral and injectable medications or immunizations within the licensed practical nurse scope and as directed by a provider.
- Maintain a safe and caring environment for patients and families.
- Keep informed about changes in hospital policy, procedure, and equipment.
- Participate in assigned nursing performance-improvement activities.
- Follow legal requirements, patient rights, and standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
- Provide age-appropriate care based on assessment of the patient's status and needs.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance and comply with hospital policies and applicable standards.
- For perioperative anesthesia, apply aseptic technique and use specialized anesthesia equipment and supplies.
- Provide anesthesia equipment and supplies based on identified needs.
- Assist anesthesia personnel with administration of general, spinal, and regional anesthesia.
- Set up invasive monitoring lines as requested by anesthesia personnel.
- Run point-of-care laboratory tests and diagnostics under the direction of anesthesia personnel and complete required documentation.
- Assist anesthesia staff during emergencies and trauma cases, including operating-room preparation, line placement, blood handling, laboratory draws, and patient positioning.
- Troubleshoot and care for equipment used to deliver anesthesia care.
- Receive, sort, decontaminate, and clean reusable anesthesia equipment.
- Maintain adequate inventory levels of anesthesia supplies in departmental service areas.
- Position patients according to operating-room policy and procedure and safely transport them postoperatively to the post-anesthesia care unit or another unit.
- Report to duty on time, follow break and lunch policies, and complete assigned duties efficiently and timely.
- Apply knowledge of growth and development across the life span.
- 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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