LPN - Hospital - Prov 12th Floor - Providence Hospital

Job Title

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.

Assists registered nurse and/or physicians with exams and procedures

Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure

Administers medications and injections according to orders

Maintains patient records

Performs various routine tests and procedures, including dipstick urinalysis, hematocrits, EKGs, tympanometry, audiometry, inhalation therapy, pregnancy tests, and blood glucose

Maintains inventories of clinical supplies and medications

Ensures that patient examination rooms are ready for use by patients, and that rooms are stocked with supplies and equipment

Completes call backs to parents/guardians of patients by phone

Calls prescriptions to pharmacies

Prepares lab, X-ray request and referral forms

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

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 with the State of Alabama Upon Hire Required

BCLS
- Basic Life Support within 30 Days Required

Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Ability to work independently and multi-task

Strong organizational skills, detail orientated

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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.