Pulmonary LPN (Weekend Nights)
- Birmingham, AL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 401(k) with matching
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000
scope of practice.Essential FunctionsDocuments Effectively:● Accurately, timely according to guidelines
● Legibly
● Charting reflects patient problems identified in the plan of care and is timely and accurateCommunicates Effectively:● Establishes and maintains two-way communication with peers, staff, physicians
and administration
● Communicates appropriate information to licensed personnel
● Responds to staff, patient and/or family concerns with respect
● Ensures supplies are readily available, clean, and organized in an efficient mannerPatient Care:● Provides care to assigned patients including the activities of daily living, therapies and interventions for emergent and non-emergent patientsMedication Management:● Monitors/administers and charts all medications prescribed including emergency
medications
● Uses patient safety techniques in the delivery of medications including the delivery of medications during emergent situations.
● Monitors/reports/intervenes in a timely manner any adverse drug reactions to the appropriate physicianCode Response:● Demonstrates ability to critically think and problem solve during a cardiac emergency situationPatient Position and Transport:● Explains need for and assists with appropriate positioning for patient comfort and transportPerforms Respiratory Procedures Timely and Accurately:● Properly identifies patient before procedures.
● Appropriately performs patient assessment and correlates care with the patient's needs while consistently and competently adhering to Respiratory Protocols.
● Assures that all procedures are properly ordered, verified and acknowledged.
● Demonstrates ability to handle and/or solve respiratory related problems
● Proficiently demonstrates adherence of oxygen therapy in regard to age specific care consideration●Ensures equipment is readily available, clean and organized in an efficient manner:
● Ensures proper storage and care.
● Educates all staff on appropriate care of respiratory equipment.
● Utilizes hospital approved cleaning materials
● Moves equipment, without harm to facility property or personnel, and in a timely manner
● Performs periodical safety/quality control checks
● Removes damaged equipment from use and returns to appropriate department for repair
● Performs other duties as assigned or requestedQualifications
- Graduate of a School of Practical Nursing
- 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.
- Current BLS Certification required
- License to practice as an LPN in the State of Alabama.