Southeast Health·Dothan, Alabama
Performs nursing care activities and assessments for adult and geriatric patients within the Medical/Surgical Unit. Participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care while adhering to hospital policies and nursing standards.
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Summary Performs nursing care activities for individuals in the Medical/Surgical Unit. Actively accepts, understands, and practices appropriate standards of Medical/Surgical nursing. Contributes to the nursing assessment of the Medical/Surgical patient. Participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Actively supports the mission, vision, and values of the hospital and department. Performs various activities related to the needs of adult and geriatric Medical/Surgical patients in accordance with the hospital’s established policies and procedures and the Alabama Board of Nursing.
Current LPN license in the state; Required two years of hospital LPN experience (for float pool LPNs only). LANGUAGE/ COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Must be able to read, write, and speak English SKILLS: Successful course completion in Basic Cardiac Life Support; Successful course completion of institutional basic EKG course (interpretation of life-threatening dysrhythmias); Annual completion of “Unit Specific” Competency requirements as delineated in unit specific competency tool; Must show initiative and ability to function independently; Experience in operating personal computers, including operation of computer software in a Windows environment (preferred).
Shift Day Shift Details First: FTE 1
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Requires a current LPN license in the state and successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support and institutional EKG courses. Two years of hospital LPN experience is required specifically for float pool positions.
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.
