Licensed Practical Nurse Acute Care

Position Summary

Baptist Health Shelby Hospital

We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide individualized patient care, including evaluation, education, medication administration, IV therapy, and patient safety, under the direction of the RN or provider.

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (child care, elder care, pet care)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Car Insurance
• Educational benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

Provides and documents individualized patient care to include patient evaluation, education, medication administration, IV therapy, treatments, and patient safety as directed by the RN or provider.

• Demonstrates competency in advanced practical nursing skills and use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit specific requisite skills.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and other members of the healthcare team.
• Assists RN or provider during examinations and procedures.
• Documents patient data, and patient education according to hospital and department specific guidelines.
• Able to perform triage functions, including assessing the patient and determining the next step in care, working in collaboration as directed by the department's nursing team or provider(s).
• Appropriately administer oral and injectable medications or immunizations per LPN scope and as directed by a provider.
• Maintains a safe and caring environment for both patient and family.
• Assumes an active role in keeping informed about changes in hospital policy, procedure, and equipment.
• Participates in nursing PI activities as assigned.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on the assigned unit.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age‑specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with hospital policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all hospital policies and procedures.
• Contributes to the department’s effectiveness by reporting to duty on time, adhering to policy concerning break and lunch, and completing assigned duties in an efficient, effective, and timely manner.
• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Practices efficient use of supplies.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized unit.

Education/Training: LPN Nursing School Graduate. Successful completion of a 30‑hour approved IV therapy course within 30 days of hire for inpatient/SNF only.

Licensure/Certification: Current nursing license in the State of Alabama. Maintains current BLS Health Care Provider certification.

Experience: None