LPN Ortho Part Time

Community Health Systems•Gadsden, 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 role supports patient care through assessments, medication administration, and implementation of care plans, delivering safe, high-quality care in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, professional standards, and state regulations. For orthopedics, the LPN assists patients with mobility and transfers, helps them use assistive devices, applies braces, splints, or slings as directed, administers prescribed pain medication, and monitors and reports changes in neurovascular status. The LPN also supports patient education and discharge instructions under RN guidance. The LPN maintains accurate documentation, follows infection-control and safety requirements, prepares and maintains patient-care equipment and supplies, responds to emergencies within the scope of competency, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, and performs other duties as assigned. Regular and reliable attendance and compliance with policies and standards are required.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) 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 conditions to appropriate team members.
Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and injections in compliance with scope of practice and safety protocols.
Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care, interventions, and observations 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 equipment and supplies needed for patient care.
Respond to medical emergencies and support code team interventions within competency.
For orthopedics, assist with mobility, transfers, and assistive devices; 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.
Perform other duties as assigned, maintain regular and reliable attendance, and comply with policies and standards.