Lifepoint Health·Florence, Alabama
The LPN supports the cardiology team by collecting patient data, performing care interventions, and assisting with daily living activities. They are responsible for documenting patient status and communicating responses to interventions with the RN and physician.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Cardiac
Job Type: Full-Time | Nights
Schedule: 3x12, Nights (7p-7a), Rotating Weekends
Your experience matters
At North Alabama Medical Center, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) joining our team, you’ll support those in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact our mission of making communities healthier ®.
More about our team
North Alabama Medical Center is a leader in advanced cardiology care in Florence. The multi-disciplinary cardiology team at North Alabama Medical Center offers an integrated approach to heart care that spans the spectrum from prevention and diagnostic care to the latest in surgical treatments and rehabilitation.
How you'll contribute
Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care; may administer medication.
Documents patient care provided.
Assists RN with development of plan of care.
Assists patients with daily living activities including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Monitors, documents, and communicates patient status and responses to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and family.
Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we're looking for
Applicants should have a current Alabama or compact state RN license and possess an associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:
Graduate of accredited LPN program.
Current LPN license in state of practice; BCLS required
Handle with Care preferred.
North Alabama Medical Center, opened its doors in 2018, as the replacement facility for Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital, in Florence, Alabama. North Alabama Medical Center serves as a regional facility with more than 200 physicians on staff who represent more than 42 specialty areas of medicine.
The 263 bed facility offers the community’s only open heart surgery site, a complete line of women’s and children’s services and a complete line of medical and imaging services.
North Alabama Medical Center is a Certified Chest Pain center with a team of cardiologists available 24/7 and is recognized as a Primary Stroke Center of Excellence by the American Heart/American Stroke Association. North Alabama Medical Center’s 24-hour emergency department serves as the primary referral center for major trauma cases in Northwest Alabama.
“North Alabama Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. North Alabama Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited LPN program with a current LPN license in the state of practice and BCLS certification. An associate's degree from an accredited nursing school is also required.
Market context
Nursing roles in Alabama typically stay active across hospitals, clinics, and other care settings, especially when units need licensed RNs who can start quickly. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for current Alabama or multistate RN licensure, BLS, and education that meets the unit’s needs, with BSN or specialty certifications sometimes preferred. Review the unit-specific certification timeline and compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting to save research time before applying.
