LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Neurology and Neurosurgery Unit M8 - Multiple Shift
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Neurology and Neurosurgery Unit M8 - Multiple Shift
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Job Description
Compensation:
Pay Range: $22.90 $37.25 / hour
$5000 new hiresignon bonus (fulltime only)
Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100 tuition assistance nursingspecific wellness initiatives generous paid time off annual certification recognition payment paid parental leave Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer plus more. In addition to our manybenefits and perks UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.
Multiple Shifts Available:
UAB Medicine supports work/life balance. The shifts available for this unit are:
Fulltime AM: 3 12hour shifts per week
Fulltime PM: 3 12hour shifts per week
Flexi/PRN
Unit Details:
The Neurology and Neurosurgery Unit is a new name and focus for an existing unit known as M8. This 25bed acute care unit is for general neurology and postsurgical neurosurgery patients. It also provides specialized care for patients with neurological disorders including epilepsy myasthenia gravis (MG) GuillainBarr syndrome (GBS) encephalopathy and multiple sclerosis (MS) as well as patients recovering from strokes and brain or spinal surgeries. Nurses on this neuro unit have a unique opportunity to establish care on a new unit and participate in a team nursing care model that partners each nurse with one patient care technician (PCT) which allows nurses to practice at the top of their scope and provide the highest quality of care and overall patient experience. UAB Neurology and Neurosurgery is consistently ranked among the top 50 programs of its kind nationally by U.S. News & World Report which also has ranked UABs program as No. 1 in Alabama. UAB is also Alabamas first Comprehensive Stroke Center so as soon as patients arrive we are prepared to deliver the latest stroke treatment. Additionally UAB has earned The Joint Commissions Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery demonstrating UAB Hospitals dedication to continuous compliance with The Joint Commissions stateoftheart standards. UAB Medicine is also home to Alabamas only Level IV Epilepsy Center the highest designation available from the National Association of Epilepsy Centers.
Work with the Best at UAB Medicine:
UAB Medicine is Alabamas largest singlesite employer and operates over 1200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham Alabama. Our nurses are committed to delivering patient and familycentric care and our interdisciplinary care teams provide highquality compassionate service. When you become part of UAB Medicine you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.
6time Magnetdesignated organization
U.S. News & World Reports Best Hospitals #1 in Alabama
Americas No. 1 Best Large Employer Forbes 2021
Level I Trauma Center
NCIDesignated Comprehensive Cancer Center Comprehensive Transplant Institute Comprehensive Stroke Center
Our success in patient care innovation and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture which promotes shared governance and empowers nurses at the bedside to be their absolute best. Whether you are looking to start your career fasttrack your development or diversify your skills UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match.
Job Description:
General Responsibilities Under general supervision to provide nursing care to patients based on the nursing process UAB Hospital Standards of Nursing Care and UAB Hospital policies and procedures while ensuring quality of care. To orient patients and family members to surrounding environment acting as a patient advocate. To collect patient assessment data and notify RN of potential problems. To evaluate patients response to care and report findings to RN document delivery of patient care effectively respond to emergency situations demonstrate positive interpersonal skills meet patients educational needs and serve as a role model to other members of the patient care team. Key Duties & Responsibilities
1. Assists with patient care by executing and administering treatments and procedures directed by supervisor.
2. Reports to supervisor and other staff any patient issues or concerns.
3. Maintains accurate patient records; e.g. charts schedules procedures medication/treatment history etc.
4. Educates patients and family members in accordance with the established plan of care.
5. Demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.
Employment Type
Part-Time
