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LPN Internal Contract | MED SURG NIGHTS

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation

#ACLS #LPN #Patient Care #Healthcare #PALS #Clinical Nursing #BCLS #LVN #Med Surg

Quick overview

The LPN provides direct nursing care, including assessments and medication administration, under the supervision of an RN. They are responsible for implementing care plans and maintaining accurate medical records to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Requirements summary

Requires a valid LPN or LVN state license and BCLS certification. Candidates must have at least one year of Med Surg experience and meet specific state-based certification requirements.

professional certificateMedication AdministrationPatient AssessmentPatient EducationEmergency ResponseWound CareInfection ControlInterdisciplinary CollaborationVital Signs MonitoringSpecimen CollectionMedical DocumentationCare Plan ImplementationCatheterization

Job description

Join us as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Med/Surg 13 week Internal Contract Nights- FULL Time position at Flowers Hospital

Unit

Medical Surgical Floor - 4 South Shift: 3x 12hr shifts per week | 7pm-7am Earn an accelerated hourly rate while continuing to make an impact on patient care. This is a temporary assignment that is not benefit-eligible.

1 year of Med Surg experience required

Department

Currently a 29 bed department, 4 South is a medical floor caring for a wide variety of patients. 4 South provides nurses with the opportunity to care for a vast number of diagnoses. This provides a wide variety of skills to use in future careers.

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides essential nursing care to patients under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and in collaboration with the healthcare team. The LPN supports patient care by conducting assessments, administering medications, and implementing care plans. This role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality care in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, professional standards, and state regulations while contributing to positive patient outcomes.

Essential Functions
Provides direct patient care under the supervision of an RN, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and responding to patient needs.
Conducts focused patient assessments, identifying and reporting changes in patient conditions to the appropriate team members.
Administers medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed, ensuring compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and safety protocols.
Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient care, interventions, and observations in the medical record.
Educates patients and families on health maintenance, medication management, and post-discharge care.
Ensures adherence to infection control protocols, safety standards, and healthcare regulations.
Assists with basic procedures such as wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection within the scope of practice.
Participates in the orientation and training of new staff or nursing students as assigned.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure the delivery of coordinated care.
Prepares and maintains equipment and supplies necessary for patient care.

LPN Internal Contract | MED SURG NIGHTS

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

State Specific Requirements • Alabama

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