LPN, Neurosciences/Neurosurgery FT Days

Baptist Health•Homewood, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is seeking an LPN for its Neurosciences/Neurosurgery unit. The position is scheduled for three 12-hour day shifts, from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM, with every third weekend required. The LPN provides and documents individualized patient care, including patient evaluation, education, medication administration, IV therapy, treatments, and patient safety, as directed by an RN or provider. The role also includes communicating patient information to the care team, assisting with examinations and procedures, documenting patient data and education, and performing triage functions in collaboration with the nursing team or providers. Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed acute-care hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, and part of the Orlando Health system. The hospital offers a broad range of services and describes its benefits as starting on the first day of employment.

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.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate competency in advanced practical nursing skills and use of patient care and unit equipment according to unit-specific requirements.
Communicate appropriate information about the patient's condition to the RN and other healthcare team members.
Assist an RN or provider during examinations and procedures.
Document patient data and patient education according to hospital and department guidelines.
Perform triage functions, including assessing patients and determining next steps in care in collaboration with the 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 policy, procedure, and equipment.
Participate in nursing performance-improvement activities as assigned.
Demonstrate awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and regulatory and accrediting standards.
Provide age-appropriate care and interpret patient data to identify needs and provide care according to unit policies and procedures.
Maintain regular, punctual attendance and comply with hospital policies and procedures.
Practice efficient use of supplies and maintain a clean, safe, and organized unit.