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_LPN Registered Nurse_

_Position Type: PRN Nights_

_Benefits:_

+ _Flexible scheduling_

+ _401(k) with matching_

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides essential nursing care to patients under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and in collaboration with the healthcare team. The LPN supports patient care by conducting assessments, administering medications, and implementing care plans. This role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality care in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, professional standards, and state regulations while contributing to positive patient outcomes.

Essential Functions

+ 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 other duties as assigned.

+ Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

+ Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ 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 required or

+ LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse required

+ BCLS - Basic Life Support required

+ ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred

State Specific Requirements

+ Alabama: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required. Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification required.

+ Florida: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required.

+ Georgia: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications within 90 days of employment required.

+ Indiana: CPR certification within 90 days of employment required.

+ Mississippi: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required. STABLE certification required within 6 months of employment.

+ New Mexico: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required. Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification and National Institutes of Health (NIH) Stroke Scale certification required. STABLE certification required within 6 months of employment.

+ North Carolina: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required.

+ Oklahoma: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required.

+ Pennsylvania: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.

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This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.

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