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

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.

• 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

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

• 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
•  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.

• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks required. Medium Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks required. Medium
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. Medium Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. Medium
• General skills and ability to perform all tasks and responsibilities relevant to the duties of Medium General skills and ability to perform all tasks and responsibilities relevant to the duties of Medium
• Ability to work independently and multi-task Medium Ability to work independently and multi-task Medium
• Strong organizational skills, detail orientated Medium Strong organizational skills, detail orientated Medium
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Medium Excellent communication and…