LPN- 5

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Dothan, AL

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides essential nursing care under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and in collaboration with the healthcare team. The LPN supports patient care through assessments, medication administration, and implementation of care plans, delivering safe, high-quality care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, professional standards, and state regulations. The role includes direct and specialty-specific patient care across areas such as emergency services, operating room, cardiac surgery, endoscopy, obstetrics and postpartum care, oncology, orthopedics, telemetry, dialysis, and the catheterization lab. Duties vary by service and may include monitoring patients, assisting with procedures, supporting recovery, providing education, preparing equipment, and documenting care. The LPN also maintains regular and reliable attendance, complies with policies and standards, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

0–1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting required.
State licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) required.
Basic Life Support (BCLS) required.
Strong 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.
Ability to adapt to changes in patient care needs and healthcare practices.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care under RN supervision, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and responding to patient needs.
Conduct focused patient assessments and report changes in patient condition to appropriate team members.
Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and injections in compliance with scope of practice and safety protocols.
Assist with developing, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans.
Document patient care, interventions, and observations accurately and promptly in the medical record.
Educate patients and families on health maintenance, medication management, and post-discharge care.
Follow infection control protocols, safety standards, and healthcare regulations.
Assist with basic procedures, including wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection, within scope of practice.
Participate in orientation and training of new staff or nursing students as assigned.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate care.
Prepare and maintain patient-care equipment and supplies.
Respond to medical emergencies and support code team interventions within the scope of competency.
In emergency services, support triage; collect patient histories and vital signs; prepare patients for procedures; assist RNs and providers; provide directed wound care; administer prescribed medications within scope; and assist with patient stabilization under supervision.
In OR services, prepare patients pre-operatively; monitor patients pre- and post-operatively under RN supervision; assist with vital signs, catheter insertion, and surgical checklists; and provide post-operative care and discharge teaching under RN guidance.
In cardiac surgery, monitor vital signs, perform ECGs, report abnormal findings, assist with post-operative wound care and activity, administer medications within scope, document patient status, and support recovery milestones.
In endoscopy, prepare patients by reviewing intake forms and obtaining vital signs; assist with positioning and emotional support; monitor recovery and provide post-procedure education under RN guidance; and clean and restock procedure rooms and prepare equipment.
In obstetrics, labor and delivery, postpartum, and nursery settings, assist with maternal vital signs and postpartum care; provide newborn care; administer medications within scope; support breastfeeding education and routine screenings under RN direction; and assist with documentation and family education.
In oncology, provide supportive care, administer medications, monitor for side effects and report findings, offer emotional support, reinforce education provided by RNs, and assist with central-line dressing changes if trained and symptom tracking.
In orthopedics, assist with mobility and transfers, apply braces, splints, or slings as directed, provide prescribed pain medication, monitor neurovascular status and report changes, and support patient education and discharge instructions under RN guidance.
In telemetry, record and report cardiac telemetry readings without interpreting them, monitor vital signs, provide basic care, administer medications, support patients with cardiac diagnoses, and report changes in rhythm or condition.
In dialysis, take vital signs, prepare patients for treatment, monitor them during dialysis and report concerns, provide comfort, reinforce post-treatment instructions, and support mobility and hygiene.
In the cath lab, prepare patients for procedures by taking vital signs and verifying consent forms; start IVs if trained and permitted; administer oral pre-medications; monitor patients after procedures, check dressing sites, assist with discharge, and provide patient education under RN guidance.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance, comply with applicable policies and standards, and perform other duties as assigned.