LPN Staff, Marshall Medical Centers South, ICU, PRN, Nights
Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a registered nurse
- Work with RN and share responsibility for a team of patients
- Administer IV fluids
- Administer medications, including certain IV medications after successful completion of certification class
- Perform venipuncture for blood collection
- Insert IV cannulas
- Conduct physical assessments and collect patient information
- Participate in rounding with physicians
- Perform fingerstick blood sugars
- Direct staff in patient care
- Insert foley catheters
- Dress wounds and provide skin care
- Perform Quick Cult tests
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited Practical Nurse Program
- Current licensure by the Alabama State Board of Nursing
- After orientation, demonstrate and maintain skills and knowledge pertinent to the practice and education of a Licensed Practical Nurse
- After orientation, demonstrate competence in the care of the Acute Care patient
About Us
Lake Guntersville, a mountain-lakes jewel, is located approximately 30 miles from metro Huntsville and is home to Marshall Medical Centers. As an affiliate of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, Marshall Medical Centers serves the residents of Marshall County and the surrounding area (population approximately 125,000). With two hospitals, eight outpatient locations, and a highly-trained team of physicians practicing 28 specialties, Marshall Medical is a confident, convenient choice for local healthcare.
Residents can remain close to home and receive excellent care—often provided by neighbors and friends. Marshall Medical Center South is a 150-bed hospital in Boaz, Alabama, opened in 1956. Marshall Medical Center North, in Guntersville, opened in 1990 and is a 90-bed facility. The Gary R. Gore Medical Complex, located mid-county, houses several outpatient clinics and a 22,000 square foot comprehensive Cancer Care Center.
Named by the Joint Commission as a “Top Quality Performer” among America’s hospitals, Marshall Medical Centers ensures patients are treated in an environment where quality and best practices are prioritized.