LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Trauma Recovery Unit

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Trauma Recovery Unit - Multiple Shifts

Join UAB Medicine’s Trauma Recovery Unit as an LPN and deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care in a Level I Trauma Center setting.

• 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, and more.
• Comprehensive resources to support employees personally and professionally.

• Full‑Time PM: 3–12 hour shifts per week.

• Under general supervision, provide nursing care to patients based on the nursing process, UAB Hospital Standards of Nursing Care, and UAB Hospital policies and procedures while ensuring quality of care.
• Orient patients and family members to the surrounding environment, acting as a patient advocate.
• Collect patient assessment data and notify RN of potential problems.
• Evaluate patient’s response to care and report findings to RN, document delivery of patient care, effectively respond to emergency situations, demonstrate positive interpersonal skills, meet patient’s educational needs, and serve as a role model to other members of the patient care team.

• Graduate from an accredited Practical Nursing Program or equivalent required.
• Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
• Currently licensed or licensed by endorsement as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment.
• Depending on the unit/department, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required.

UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world‑class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting‑edge medical education. The Trauma Recovery Unit is a Level I Trauma Center and a Magnet‑designated hospital offering a supportive, inclusive culture and advancement opportunities.