LPN PRN 20P - Women & Children Surgical - 1st Shift

About the role

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs a broad array of nursing tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse or provider. The individual provides direct patient care for diverse patient populations that vary in gender, age, socioeconomic status, education, physical and mental abilities, locations, sexual lifestyle, and racial and ethnic background. The LPN implements technical nursing procedures according to established policies and procedures and plan of care, assists and reinforces routine patient education, and documents patient care appropriately. The LPN communicates and interacts with other team members to facilitate teamwork and delivery of quality care.

Responsibilities

• Perform a broad array of nursing tasks under supervision
• Provide direct patient care for diverse populations
• Implement technical nursing procedures according to policies and care plans
• Assist and reinforce routine patient education
• Document patient care appropriately
• Communicate and interact with team members to facilitate quality care

Requirements

• Graduate of State board School of Practical Nursing
• Current Alabama or multi-state LPN licensure
• BLS certification required before the conclusion of the orientation period

About Us

Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset.

We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance, flexible spending
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Several retirement account options with 401K organization match
• Nurse residency program
• Tuition assistance and student loan reimbursement
• On-site training and education opportunities
• Employee discounts (phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment applications, and more)
• On-site childcare, health and wellness programs, employee pharmacy, and free health clinic