LPN Per Diem
USA Health

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)(PRN) - Prov 11th Floor - Providence Hospital

USA Health Mobile, AL, US
Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.


Responsibilities

  • Perform focused patient assessments within scope of practice
  • Monitor and document vital signs, pain, intake/output, and clinical changes
  • Provide basic nursing care (bathing, toileting, repositioning, ambulation)
  • Assist with activities of daily living (ADL's)
  • Reinforce patient comfort and safety measures (fall precautions, skin integrity)
  • Administer oral, topical, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications within scope of practice
  • May administer IV medications/fluids after completion of mandatory IV class offered during orientation
  • Perform wound care (dressing changes, sterile technique).
  • Carry out ordered treatments (catheter care, suctioning, tube feedings)
  • Observe for changes in patient condition
  • Report abnormal findings promptly to the RN and or provider
  • Document accurately in the EMR
  • Participate in early recognition of deterioration (sepsis, stroke symptoms)
  • Actively participate in Code Blue and Rapid Responses on unit as needed
  • Collaborate with RNs, CNAs, physicians, therapists, and case managers
  • Communicate effectively with patients, family, RNs, LPNs, providers, ancillary, CNAs and case management
  • Collaborate with RNs, CNAs, physicians, therapists, and case managers to meet patient care needs
  • Implement components of the nursing care plan developed by the RN
  • Delegating task to CNA's when appropriate
  • Participate in shift reports, bedside handoff, and huddles
  • Reinforce education provided by the RN or provider
  • Inform patient on medications being administered and related side effects
  • Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation
  • Ensure all care aligns with the State Nurse Practice Act, Facility policies, and Regulatory standards (Joint Commission)
  • Understand that documentation is a legal record of care and maintains HIPPA and patient confidentiality
  • Adhere to standard and transmission-based precautions per infection control policies
  • Perform hand hygiene and PPE use
  • Monitor for and help prevent hospital acquired conditions
  • Support patient safety goals aligned with quality measures
  • Assist with room preparation for new admissions and keeping patient rooms tidy throughout shift
  • Assist with specimen collections as ordered (urine, stool, sputum, and would cultures)
  • Contribute to workflow efficiency in high-acuity environments
  • Assist with postmortem care when required.
  • Assist with patient transport (discharge area, etc.)
  • Support organizations quality outcomes and patient experience measures
  • Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
  • Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
  • Regular and prompt attendance
  • Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
  • Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.


Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing meeting the minimum standards set by the State of Alabama Required
  • LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure - Current Alabama Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or current Multi-State LPN License in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for Alabama Upon Hire Required and
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). within 30 Days Required and
  • NIH_STROKE NIH_STROKE Completion of health stream modules and required test provided upon hire within 30 Days Required
  • Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.



Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks required. MediumDemonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks required. Medium
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. MediumStrong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. Medium
  • General skills and ability to perform all tasks and responsibilities relevant to the duties of MediumGeneral skills and ability to perform all tasks and responsibilities relevant to the duties of Medium
  • Ability to work independently and multi-task MediumAbility to work independently and multi-task Medium
  • Strong organizational skills, detail orientated MediumStrong organizational skills, detail orientated Medium
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills MediumExcellent communication and interpersonal skills Medium
  • Ability to operate both independently and as part of a team in a productive and efficient manner with proper time management skills MediumAbility to operate both independently and as part of a team in a productive and efficient manner with proper time management skills Medium
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule to include weekends, holidays, and special events MediumAbility to work a flexible schedule to include weekends, holidays, and special events Medium
  • Ability to follow direction and criteria to make interpretations and decisions. MediumAbility to follow direction and criteria to make interpretations and decisions. Medium
  • Ability to handle a variety of tasks on a variety of projects simultaneously. MediumAbility to handle a variety of tasks on a variety of projects simultaneously. Medium
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time. MediumAbility to stand for extended periods of time. Medium
  • Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. MediumUnderstanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. Medium
  • Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. MediumGiving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Medium
  • Talking to others to convey information effectively. MediumTalking to others to convey information effectively. Medium
  • Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. MediumBeing aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Medium
  • Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. MediumUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Medium
  • Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. MediumUnderstanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. Medium
  • Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. MediumIdentifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Medium
  • Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. MediumConsidering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Medium
  • Actively looking for ways to help people. MediumActively looking for ways to help people. Medium
  • Teaching others how to do something. MediumTeaching others how to do something. Medium
  • Managing one's own time and the time of others. MediumManaging one's own time and the time of others. Medium
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. MediumAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Medium
  • Physical ability to lift and move patients as necessary. MediumPhysical ability to lift and move patients as necessary. Medium
  • Ability to work with elderly and disabled patients with compassion and empathy. MediumAbility to work with elderly and disabled patients with compassion and empathy. Medium
  • Ability to understand and safeguard the welfare of others MediumAbility to understand and safeguard the welfare of others Medium
  • Ability to form productive and respectful relationships with patients, peers/colleagues, supervisors, and professionals from other disciplines MediumAbility to form productive and respectful relationships with patients, peers/colleagues, supervisors, and professionals from other disciplines Medium
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment MediumAbility to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment Medium
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion. MediumAbility to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion. Medium
  • Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions MediumWorking knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions Medium
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities MediumStrong attention to detail and organizational abilities Medium
  • Ability to work well within a team and follow directions from supervisors MediumAbility to work well within a team and follow directions from supervisors Medium
  • Ability to remain calm in stressful situations. MediumAbility to remain calm in stressful situations. Medium
  • Demonstrate the ability to act as a patient advocate. MediumDemonstrate the ability to act as a patient advocate. Medium
  • Embraces change and lifelong learning, taking personal accountability to seek out experiences that promote personal and professional growth in order to advance skills and competence. MediumEmbraces change and lifelong learning, taking personal accountability to seek out experiences that promote personal and professional growth in order to advance skills and competence. Medium
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced and high-stress environment while demonstrating well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and clearly with the medical staff, patients, families, and visitors. MediumMust be able to work in a fast-paced and high-stress environment while demonstrating well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and clearly with the medical staff, patients, families, and visitors. Medium
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities MediumKnowledge, Skills and Abilities Medium

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

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