LPN Staff, Marshall Medical Centers North, ER, PRN, 2nd Shift
About The Position
An LPN performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Duties and skills may include working with an RN and sharing responsibility for a team of patients; administering IV fluids and medications (certain IV medications after successful completion of a certification class); venipuncture for blood collection; inserting IV cannulas and Foley catheters; conducting physical assessments and collecting information; rounding with physicians; performing fingerstick blood sugars; directing staff in patient care; providing wound dressing and skin care; and performing Quick Cult. The position is at Marshall Medical Center North in the ER on the second shift and is PRN. Following orientation, the LPN must demonstrate and maintain skills and knowledge pertinent to Licensed Practical Nurse practice and education, and demonstrate competence in caring for acute-care patients. Marshall Medical Centers serves Marshall County and the surrounding area and is affiliated with the Huntsville Hospital Health System. Its facilities include Marshall Medical Center North, a 90-bed facility in Guntersville, Alabama.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse Program.
- Hold current licensure from the Alabama State Board of Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a registered nurse.
- Work with an RN and share responsibility for a team of patients.
- Administer IV fluids and medications; certain IV medications may be administered after successful completion of a certification class.
- Perform venipuncture for blood collection.
- Insert IV cannulas and Foley catheters.
- Conduct physical assessments and collect information.
- Round with physicians.
- Perform fingerstick blood sugar tests.
- Direct staff in patient care.
- Provide wound dressing and skin care.
- Perform Quick Cult.
- Demonstrate and maintain skills and knowledge pertinent to Licensed Practical Nurse practice and education after orientation.
- Demonstrate competence in caring for acute-care patients after orientation.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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