LPN, Cardiac Tele FT Days

Baptist Health•Homewood, AL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is hiring an LPN for its 30-bed Cardiac Tele unit, which has a 6:1 nurse-to-patient ratio. The LPN provides and documents individualized patient care—including patient evaluation and education, medication administration, IV therapy, treatments, and patient safety—as directed by an RN or provider. The position is scheduled for three 12-hour day shifts, from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM, and includes every third weekend. Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed acute-care hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, and part of the Orlando Health system. The hospital provides a broad range of services, including emergency, cardiovascular, bariatric, orthopedic, rehabilitation, surgical, psychiatric, and women’s services. The role requires a nursing school graduate with a current Alabama nursing license and current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification. No experience is required. The hospital offers competitive pay and benefits beginning on day one, including medical, dental and vision coverage; retirement savings; paid time off; paid parental leave; family care support; insurance options; and educational benefits. The posting also contains a separate section of perioperative anesthesia duties, which does not appear specific to the Cardiac Tele unit.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing school.
Current nursing license in the State of Alabama, renewed every two years.
Current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
Experience: none required.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate competency in advanced practical nursing skills and use of patient-care and unit equipment as required by unit-specific skills.
Communicate appropriate information about patients’ conditions to the RN and other healthcare team members.
Assist an RN or provider during examinations and procedures.
Document patient data and education according to hospital and department guidelines.
Perform triage functions, including assessing patients and determining next steps in care in collaboration with the department nursing team or providers.
Administer oral and injectable medications or immunizations within the LPN scope and as directed by a provider.
Maintain a safe and caring environment for patients and families.
Stay informed about changes in hospital policies, procedures, and equipment.
Participate in nursing performance-improvement activities as assigned.
Observe legal requirements, patient rights, and standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Provide age-appropriate care based on patient data, status, and individual needs, consistent with unit policies and procedures.
Maintain punctual attendance and comply with hospital policies and procedures.
Practice efficient use of supplies and maintain a clean, safe, and organized unit.