LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Neuroscience Acute Care Unit; NACU

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Neurology and Neurosurgery Unit (M8) - Multiple Shift

Join to apply for the LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Neurology and Neurosurgery Unit (M8) - Multiple Shift role at UAB Medicine
.

Pay range: $22.90 - $37.25 / hourly

Sign-on bonus: $5,000 new hire sign‑on bonus may be available (full‑time only)

Shifts: full‑time PM, Part Time AM and PM, weekends AM, flexi/PRN

Schedules: 7 a.m.

-7 p.m., 7 p.m.

-7 a.m.

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

The Neurology and Neurosurgery Unit is a new name and focus for an existing unit, known as M8. This 25‑bed acute care unit is for general neurology and post‑surgical neurosurgery patients. It also provides specialized care for patients with neurological disorders, including epilepsy, myasthenia gravis (MG), Guillain‑Barré syndrome (GBS), encephalopathy, and multiple sclerosis (MS), as well as patients recovering from strokes and brain or spinal surgeries.

Nurses on this neuro unit have a unique opportunity to establish care on a new unit and participate in a team nursing care model that partners each nurse with one patient care technician (PCT), which allows nurses to practice at the top of their scope and provide the highest quality of care and overall patient experience. UAB Neurology and Neurosurgery is consistently ranked among the top 50 programs of its kind nationally by U.S. News & World Report, which also has ranked UAB’s program as No. 1

in Alabama. UAB is also Alabama’s first Comprehensive Stroke Center, so as soon as patients arrive, we are prepared to deliver the latest stroke treatment. Additionally, UAB has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery, demonstrating UAB Hospital’s dedication to continuous compliance with The Joint Commission’s state‑of‑the‑art standards. UAB Medicine is also home to Alabama’s only Level IV Epilepsy Center, the highest designation available from the National Association of Epilepsy Centers.

General Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, to provide nursing care to patients based on the nursing process, UAB Hospital Standards of Nursing Care, and UAB Hospital policies and procedures while ensuring quality of care. To orient patients and family members to surrounding environment, acting as a patient advocate. To collect patient assessment data and notify RN of potential problems. To evaluate patient’s response to care and report findings to RN, document delivery of patient care, effectively respond to emergency situations, demonstrate positive interpersonal skills, meet patient’s educational needs, and serve as a role model to other members of the patient care team.

• Assists with patient care by executing and administering treatments and procedures directed by supervisor.
• Reports to supervisor and other staff any patient issues or concerns.
• Maintains accurate patient records; e.g., charts, schedules, procedures, medication/treatment history, etc.
• Educates patients and family members in accordance with the established plan of care.
• Demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Graduate from an accredited Practical Nursing Program or equivalent required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently licensed or licensed by endorsement as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment. Depending on the unit/department, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required.

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system,…