Ortho LPN

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Foley, AL

About The Position

Baldwin Health is hiring an Ortho Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for its 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, transfers, and assistive devices; applying braces, splints, or slings as directed; providing prescribed pain medication; monitoring and reporting changes in neurovascular status; and supporting patient education and discharge instructions under RN guidance. This is a full-time weekday position.

Requirements

0–1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting.
State licensure as an LPN or LVN.
Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification.
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 changing patient care needs and healthcare practices.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is 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, 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 scope of competency.
Assist orthopedic patients with mobility, transfers, and use of assistive devices.
Apply braces, splints, or slings as directed.
Provide prescribed pain medication.
Monitor neurovascular status and report changes.
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.