LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse -Telemetry Unit - Multiple Shifts
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse works in the 6North Telemetry Unit, a private 18-bed unit caring for patients whose diagnoses or co-morbidities warrant telemetry monitoring. Nurses develop or advance skills in detecting medical or cardiovascular issues, communicating with providers, and identifying interventions to prevent emergencies. The unit uses telemetry nursing support to help bedside staff provide a high level of care. The LPN provides patient care under the direction of a registered nurse or physician and within the scope of the license. Care includes supporting patient assessments and well-being, administering medications and monitoring for adverse reactions, performing laboratory tests and therapeutic services, and educating patients and families about treatment plans, post-discharge self-care, holistic health needs, resources, and follow-up care. Related unit responsibilities include rhythm interpretation, laboratory-value analysis, wound care, IV management, and medication management. The posting lists a full-time night schedule of three 12-hour shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., at UAB St. Vincent's East. Multiple shifts are noted as available.
Requirements
- Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Alabama Board of Nursing.
- BLS Provider certification obtained within 30 days of hire or job transfer; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification is accepted.
- Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Provide care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician and within the scope of the LPN license.
- Contribute to patient assessments and assure patients’ well-being.
- Administer medications and observe patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
- Perform laboratory tests and therapeutic services.
- Educate patients and families about disease treatment plans, post-discharge self-care, holistic health needs, available resources, and follow-up care.
- Detect medical or cardiovascular issues, interpret rhythms, analyze lab values, communicate with providers, and identify interventions to help prevent emergencies.
- Provide wound care and manage IVs and medications.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 for full-time, 7-on/7-off, and weekend-only positions.
- For eligible positions: generous paid time off.
- For eligible positions: paid parental leave.
- For eligible positions: Associate Assistance Program.
- For eligible positions: Tuition Reimbursement Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
