Med Surg LPN

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Mountain Brook, AL

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides essential nursing care to patients under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and in collaboration with the healthcare team. The LPN supports patient care by conducting assessments, administering medications, and implementing care plans. This role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality care in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, professional standards, and state regulations while contributing to positive patient outcomes. The role may involve duties across a variety of clinical services, including emergency services, operating room, cardiac surgery, endoscopy, obstetrics/labor and delivery/postpartum/nursery, oncology, orthopedics, telemetry, dialysis, and cath lab. Duties are performed within the LPN’s scope of practice and under appropriate RN supervision or guidance. Performs other duties as assigned. Maintains regular and reliable attendance. Complies with all policies and standards.

Requirements

0–1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting required.
LPN state licensure or LVN licensure 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.
Adaptability to changes in patient care needs and healthcare practices.
State-specific certifications apply: Alabama requires ACLS, PALS, and CPI; Florida requires ACLS, PALS, and NRP; Georgia requires ACLS, PALS, and NRP within 90 days of employment; Indiana requires CPR within 90 days; Mississippi requires ACLS, PALS, and NRP, and STABLE within 6 months; New Mexico requires ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, and NIH Stroke Scale certification, and STABLE within 6 months; North Carolina and Oklahoma require ACLS, PALS, and NRP; Pennsylvania requires ACLS.

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 identify and report changes in patient condition to appropriate team members.
Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and injections in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and safety protocols.
Assist with 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 provide coordinated care.
Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies needed for patient care.
Respond to medical emergencies and support code team interventions within competency.
In emergency services, support triage; collect patient history and vital signs; prepare patients for procedures; assist RNs and providers; administer prescribed medications within scope; provide basic wound care and dressings; and assist with patient stabilization under supervision.
In OR services, prepare patients pre-operatively and assist with surgical preparation; monitor patients pre- and post-operatively under RN supervision; assist with vital signs, catheter insertion, and surgical checklist procedures; and provide post-operative care, dressing changes, 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 rooms and prepare equipment.
In obstetrics, labor and delivery, postpartum, and nursery services, assist with maternal vital sign monitoring and postpartum care; provide newborn care; administer prescribed medications within scope; support breastfeeding education and routine screenings under RN direction; and assist with documentation and family education.
In oncology, provide supportive care, including medication administration, hygiene, and comfort; monitor and report side effects; offer emotional support and reinforce RN-provided education; and assist with central line dressing changes if trained and symptom tracking.
In 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.
In telemetry, record and report cardiac telemetry readings without interpreting them; monitor vital signs and provide basic care; administer medications; support patients with cardiac diagnoses; and report changes in rhythm or condition.
In dialysis, take vital signs and prepare patients for treatment; monitor patients and report concerns; provide comfort and reinforce post-treatment instructions; and support patient mobility and hygiene.
In cath lab, prepare patients for procedures by obtaining vital signs and verifying consent forms; start IVs if trained and permitted and administer oral pre-medications; monitor patients post-procedure, check dressing sites, and assist with discharge; and provide education under RN guidance.
Perform other duties as assigned, maintain regular and reliable attendance, and comply with policies and standards.