Registered Nurse; RN or Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN): Night Shift

All applicants must apply with a current, active email and phone number.

Hale County Hospital and business affiliates are drug-free workplaces. All potential new hires must undergo a drug screening and background check before employment.

Available Position: 1 Night-Shift Registered Nurse
-or
- Licensed Practical Nurse

Classification:
Full-Time

Shift

Hours:

7PM-7AM

This job description covers the most significant duties performed, but does not exclude other work assignments not mentioned.

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for delivering high‑quality patient care using the nursing process, which includes assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

• Direct and coordinate all aspects of nursing care in accordance with established nursing standards, conduct comprehensive patient assessments based on patient condition, and monitor patient condition and communicate any changes to healthcare staff.
• Administer medications and IV fluids as ordered by a licensed provider.
• Initiate or assist with hospital codes and CPR interventions as required.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and provide education to patients and families in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Document all assessments, care provided, medications administered, and patient responses accurately in the EMR.
• Provide guidance and supervision to LPNs, PCTs, and other assistive staff.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assumes the responsibility for direct nursing care of assigned patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Physician in the patient care area.

• Has considerable knowledge of the care and treatment of patients and special procedures that apply to practical nursing.
• Performs direct nursing functions under the supervision of a RN or Physician.
• Administers medication as ordered by Physician.
• Collaborates with other health care providers and provides education to patients and/or families (while in compliance with HIPAA).

• Attend staff meetings, with at least 70% attendance, to stay updated on policy and procedural changes.
• Participate in mandatory in-services, safety drills, and continuing education activities.
• Adhere to hospital dress code, attendance policies, and behavioral standards.
• Support new employee orientation and student clinical rotations when assigned.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current and active RN or LPN license for the State of Alabama.
• Current BLS certification; ACLS and PALS preferred.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Minimum one year of hospital RN/LPN experience preferred.
• Experience with EMR systems preferred.

• Classification Category I – Tasks that involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.
• Occasional lifting, prolonged standing, and assisting patients with mobility.
• May be exposed to the risk of communicable diseases and radiation.
• May require handling of unclean or infectious materials.