LPN/LVN-Womens Services - PRN Nights

Description Join Andalusia Health in Andalusia, AL, an 88-bed, Joint Commission–accredited hospital that has earned chest pain and heart failure accreditations, and designation as a Baby-Friendly hospital. Andalusia delivers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient specialty services while embracing a shared commitment to patient safety and high-quality care. Grow your career with Andalusia, where we value your contributions to the community we serve. Job Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Women's Services provides direct, compassionate care to women and infants in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the LPN supports maternal, newborn, and pediatric patient needs through monitoring, treatments, education, and coordination with interdisciplinary teams. This role requires emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and a patient-centered mindset. Essential Functions Contribute to patient assessment by collecting data for RN analysisPerform care interventions including medication administration and specimen collectionDocument care and changes in patient conditionAssist patients with personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulationEducate patients and families regarding care appropriate to condition, age, and cultureSupport interdisciplinary care coordination for transfer, discharge, and referralsPromote a safe and emotionally supportive environment for women and infantsAdvocate for patients' physical and emotional well-beingPerform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or RN Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Proficient in maternal, infant, and pediatric nursing fundamentalsStrong judgment, decision-making, and time management skillsAbility to collaborate and communicate effectively across disciplinesHigh level of professionalism and respect for diversity and patient privacyAdherence to infection control and safety standardsMust be able to lift up to 50 pounds and adapt to physically demanding settingsEmbraces core values: values every voice, shows courage, leans into new ideas Qualifications Education Graduate of an accredited practical/vocational nursing program Licenses/Certifications Current LPN license in state of practice or Compact State License (if applicable)Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required upon hire)Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – within time frame specified in facility policyNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – within time frame specified in facility policyPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – within time frame specified in facility policyCrisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or Handle with Care– within time frame specified in facility policy IV Therapy Certification Course – within time frame specified in facility policy Experience Demonstrated ability to work in high-stress environmentsPrevious experience in women’s health or pediatric care preferred