LPN Med Surg NIGHTS 10K SIGN ON BONUS

Community Health Systems•Dothan, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join us as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Med Surg- FULL Time position at Flowers Hospital! Unit: 4 South- Medical Surgical Unit Shift: 3x 12 hour shifts| 7 PM to 7AM | Rotating Weekends Student Loan Contribution: Up to 20k Other incentives include: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k match & more available for Full and Part-Time roles 10k SIGN ON BONUS for 30 MONTH COMMITMENT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE Department: Currently a 29 bed department, 4 South is a medical floor caring for a wide variety of patients. 4 South provides nurses with the opportunity to care for a vast number of diagnoses. This provides a wide variety of skills to use in future careers

Requirements

0-1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting required
Knowledge of nursing principles, medication administration, and patient care practices.
Proficiency in patient assessment, monitoring, and documentation.
Excellent communication skills for interactions with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
Organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities.
Knowledge of safety protocols, infection control measures, and regulatory requirements.
Adaptability to changes in patient care needs and healthcare practices.
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure required or LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse required
BCLS - Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation required

Nice To Haves

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care under the supervision of an RN, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and responding to patient needs.
Conducts focused patient assessments, identifying and reporting changes in patient conditions to the appropriate team members.
Administers medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed, ensuring compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and safety protocols.
Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient care, interventions, and observations in the medical record.
Educates patients and families on health maintenance, medication management, and post-discharge care.
Ensures adherence to infection control protocols, safety standards, and healthcare regulations.
Assists with basic procedures such as wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection within the scope of practice.
Participates in the orientation and training of new staff or nursing students as assigned.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure the delivery of coordinated care.
Prepares and maintains equipment and supplies necessary for patient care.
Responds to medical emergencies and supports code team interventions within the scope of competency.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.