LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Highlands Acute Care for Elders Unit - Weekend PM (609)
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Highlands Acute Care for Elders Unit - Weekend PM (609)
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Job Description
Compensation:
Pay Range: $22.90- $37.25 / hour
- $5000 new hiresign-on bonus (full-time only)
- Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance nursing-specific 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.
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. Our nurses are committed to delivering patient- and family-centric care and our interdisciplinary care teams provide high-quality 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.
- 6-time Magnet-designated organization
- 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 which promotes shared governance and empowers nurses at the bedside to be their absolute best. 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 patient s response to care and report findings to RN document delivery of patient care effectively respond to emergency situations demonstrate positive interpersonal skills meet patient s educational needs and serve as a role model to other members of the patient care team.
Graduate from an accredited Practical Nursing Program or equivalent 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 the unit/department Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required.
Employment Type
Trainee
