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Community Health SystemsPosted 3 weeks ago

MedSurg LPN

On-siteEnterprise, Alabama, United States

License Or CertificationEnterprise

Job Summary

Monitor vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, and administer medications under RN supervision. Conduct focused patient assessments, implement care plans, and educate patients on health maintenance and post-discharge care. Maintain accurate documentation, ensure infection control compliance, and assist with procedures like wound care and specimen collection. Respond to medical emergencies and support code team interventions. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and participate in staff orientation as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • 0-1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting
  • LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure
  • LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse
  • BCLS - Basic Life Support
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Alabama: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications
  • Alabama: Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification
  • Florida: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Florida: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Florida: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications
  • Georgia: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Georgia: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Georgia: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications within 90 days of employment
  • Indiana: CPR certification within 90 days of employment
  • Mississippi: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Mississippi: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Mississippi: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications
  • Mississippi: STABLE certification within 6 months of employment
  • New Mexico: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • New Mexico: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • New Mexico: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications
  • New Mexico: Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification
  • New Mexico: National Institutes of Health (NIH) Stroke Scale certification
  • New Mexico: STABLE certification within 6 months of employment
  • North Carolina: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • North Carolina: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • North Carolina: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications
  • Oklahoma: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Oklahoma: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Oklahoma: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications
  • Pennsylvania: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • 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
  • Must be available for weekend shifts
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs

Desired Qualifications

  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred
  • State Specific Requirements: Alabama: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required within 90 days of employment
  • State Specific Requirements: Florida: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required within 90 days of employment
  • State Specific Requirements: Georgia: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required within 90 days of employment
  • State Specific Requirements: Indiana: CPR certification required within 90 days of employment
  • State Specific Requirements: Mississippi: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required
  • State Specific Requirements: Mississippi: STABLE certification required within 6 months of employment
  • State Specific Requirements: New Mexico: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required
  • State Specific Requirements: New Mexico: Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification and National Institutes of Health (NIH) Stroke Scale certification required
  • State Specific Requirements: New Mexico: STABLE certification required within 6 months of employment
  • State Specific Requirements: North Carolina: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required
  • State Specific Requirements: Oklahoma: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required
  • State Specific Requirements: Pennsylvania: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required

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