Ortho LPN

Community Health Systems • Foley, AL

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About The Position

Join Baldwin Health as an Ortho Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Orthopedics unit. The LPN provides essential nursing care under the supervision of Registered Nurses and in collaboration with the healthcare team. The role supports patient care through assessments, medication administration, and implementation of care plans, ensuring safe, high-quality care in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, professional standards, and state regulations.

Orthopedic duties include assisting with mobility and transfers, applying braces, splints, or slings as directed, providing prescribed pain medication, monitoring neurovascular status and reporting changes, and supporting patient education and discharge instructions under RN guidance. The position is full-time on weekdays and maintains regular, reliable attendance. Other duties may be assigned.

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.

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 report changes in patient conditions to appropriate team members.
• Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and injections in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and safety protocols.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and evaluation of 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 such as wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection within the 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 the scope of competency.
• Assist orthopedic patients with mobility, transfers, and assistive devices.
• Apply braces, splints, or slings as directed.
• Provide pain medication as prescribed.
• Monitor neurovascular status and report changes.
• Support patient education and discharge instructions under RN guidance.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with policies and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Student loan contribution of up to $20,000.
• Medical insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• 401(k) match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed