RN/LPN Staff - Highlands Cumberland Care Center
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for applying vocational nursing skills and techniques to patients of the appropriate age for their assigned unit. The LPN functions under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and performs assigned patient care tasks, adhering to the established policies of the health care system and reflecting the hospital's philosophy and the nursing department's mission. The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for planning, supervising, and evaluating patient nursing care, and for correlating the nursing process, the medical plan of care, and policies. Highlands Medical Center is a 170-bed hospital in Scottsboro, offering emergency, inpatient, and outpatient services. It is part of the Huntsville Hospital Health System and is accredited by the Joint Commission. The system also includes various owned entities across the community, such as Highlands Family Medicine, Highlands Home Health, and two rehabilitation and long-term care nursing homes.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School for Licensed Practical Nursing or Associate's degree in nursing
- State of Alabama Nursing License
- BLS certification
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience in a medical surgical unit
Responsibilities
- Applying skills and techniques common to the practice of vocational nursing to patients of the appropriate age for their assigned unit (LPN)
- Performing assigned tasks related to patient care (LPN)
- Planning, supervising and evaluating the nursing care of patients (RN)
- Correlating the nursing process, the medical plan of care and policies (RN)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
