LPN Med/Surg Days

About the role

Alliance Health Durant has an opening for a full-time day shift Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in our Med/Surg department. We provide exceptional care for our patients and are looking for caring and knowledgeable team members to join us. Competitive rates and a sign-on bonus of up to $25K are offered for eligible roles.

As an LPN at Alliance Health Durant, you’ll play a vital role in providing quality care to our patients. We offer a respectful, values-driven environment where your work is purposeful and fulfilling, your talent is recognized, and professional development is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of an RN, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and responding to patient needs.
• Conducts focused patient assessments, identifying and reporting changes in patient conditions to the appropriate team members.
• Administers medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed, ensuring compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and safety protocols.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient care, interventions, and observations in the medical record.
• Educates patients and families on health maintenance, medication management, and post-discharge care.
• Ensures adherence to infection control protocols, safety standards, and healthcare regulations.
• Assists with basic procedures such as wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection within the scope of practice.
• Participates in the orientation and training of new staff or nursing students as assigned.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure the delivery of coordinated care.
• Prepares and maintains equipment and supplies necessary for patient care.
• Responds to medical emergencies and supports code team interventions within the scope of competency.
• Performs specialized duties based on department assignment:
  • Emergency Services: Support triage, collect patient history and vitals, prepare patients for procedures, administer prescribed medications, provide basic wound care, and assist in stabilizing patients.
  • OR Services: Prepare patients pre-operatively, monitor patients in pre-op and post-op, assist with vital signs and surgical checklist procedures, and provide post-operative care including dressing changes and discharge teaching.
  • Cardiac Surgery: Monitor vital signs, perform ECGs, assist with post-op care, administer prescribed medications, and document patient status.
  • Endoscopy: Prepare patients for procedures, assist in positioning, monitor patients during recovery, provide post-procedure education, and clean/restock procedure rooms.
  • Obstetrics/Labor and Delivery/Postpartum/Nursery: Assist with maternal vital sign monitoring, provide newborn care, administer prescribed medications, support breastfeeding education, and assist with documentation and family education.
  • Oncology: Provide supportive care, monitor for side effects, offer emotional support, assist with central line dressing changes (if trained), and track symptoms.
  • Orthopedics: Assist with mobility and transfers, apply braces/splints, provide pain medication, monitor neurovascular status, and support patient education.
  • Telemetry: Record and report cardiac telemetry readings, monitor vital signs, administer medications, and report changes in rhythm or condition.
  • Dialysis: Take vital signs, monitor patients during dialysis, provide comfort, and reinforce post-treatment instructions.
  • Cath Lab: Prepare patients for procedures, start IVs (if trained), monitor post-procedure, check dressing sites, and provide patient education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Requirements

• 0-1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting required.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of nursing principles, medication administration, and patient care practices.
• Proficiency in patient assessment, monitoring, and documentation.
• Excellent communication skills for interactions with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of safety protocols, infection control measures, and regulatory requirements.
• Adaptability to changes in patient care needs and healthcare practices.

Licenses and Certifications

• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure or LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse required.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred.
• State-specific requirements:
  • Alabama: ACLS, PALS, and CPI certifications required.
  • Florida: ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required.
  • Georgia: ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications within 90 days of employment.
  • Indiana: CPR certification within 90 days of employment.
  • Mississippi: ACLS, PALS, NRP, and STABLE certification (within 6 months) required.
  • New Mexico: ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIH Stroke Scale, and STABLE certification (within 6 months) required.
  • North Carolina: ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required.
  • Oklahoma: ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required.
  • Pennsylvania: ACLS certification required.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

Benefits

• Up to $25K sign-on bonus for eligible roles.
• Health, dental, and life insurance.
• 100% licensure/certification reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 a year.
• Up to $20K for student loan payments program.