Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Days

TruHealth • Huntsville, AL

7h

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing services, instruction, and assessments throughout the hospital. The role participates in nursing assessments, direct patient care, and health education services, and performs related work as required. The LPN is accountable for delivering patient care in accordance with standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines established by Unity, CMS, and licensure standards. Unity Psychiatric Care operates psychiatric hospitals specializing in care for geriatric patients experiencing mental health crises or behavioral disturbances, including those related to dementia.

Requirements

• At least six months of experience in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other health care institution.
• Completion of a Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program.
• Current State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours.
• Travel is required.
• The position may require unscheduled overtime and weekend work.
• Frequent lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise resident and patient treatments.
• Assist physicians and the Director of Nursing in treating and examining patients.
• Document nurses’ notes, physicians’ orders, discharge plans, dietary changes, reports, evaluations, and studies.
• Order medications from the pharmacy, prepare them, and administer them as ordered by a physician.
• Conduct and monitor assigned prescribed treatments, including dressing changes, blood draws, catheter changes, NG tube insertion and removal, and laboratory work.
• Perform emergency procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation; in the event of a death, notify family and appropriate third parties.
• Inventory and request equipment and supplies.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed