LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Hospitalist 2 - PM (601)

Birmingham - UK

Hourly Salary: $ 22 - 37

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Graduate from an accredited Practical Nursing Program required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently licensed or licensed by endorsement as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment. Depending on theunit/department Advanced Cardiac Life Support(ACLS) certification and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required.

Compensation:
Pay Range: $22.90- $37.25 / hour
- Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance wellness initiatives generous paid time off paid parental leave Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer plus addition to our manybenefits and perks UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Shift Available:
UAB Medicine supports work/life balance. The shift available for this unit is:
- Weekends - PM

Work with the Best at UAB Medicine:
UAB Medicine is Alabamas largest single-site employer and operates over 1200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.

- U.S. News & World Reports Best Hospitals #1 in Alabama
- Americas No. 1 Best Large Employer Forbes 2021
- Level I Trauma Center
- NCI-Designated 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. Whether you are looking to start your career fast-track your development or diversify your skills UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match.

Job Description:
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.