Licensed Practical Nurse PM Acute Medical Unit

Overview

Facility:
Baptist Health Citizens

Location:

Talladega, AL

Position: LPN, Full Time PM, 7P-7A

Baptist Health Citizens Hospital is a 122-bed hospital located in Talladega committed to advancing the health and wellness of the communities we serve. The hospital offers a full range of services, including emergency care for chest pain or stroke symptoms, surgical services, cardiovascular care, diagnostic imaging, digestive health, orthopedics, and a sleep disorder center. Benefits start on day one and include medical/dental/vision, retirement savings, HSA/FSAs, PTO, life insurance, extended leave, family care, parental leave, pet insurance, car insurance, and educational benefits (tuition reimbursement and student debt support).

Position Summary:

Provides and documents individualized patient care, including patient evaluation, education, medication administration, IV therapy, treatments, and patient safety, as directed by the RN or provider.

• Essential Functions — Demonstrates competency in advanced practical nursing skills and uses patient care/unit equipment per unit-specific requisite skills.
• Communicates information about the patient’s condition to the RN and other healthcare team members.
• Assists RN or provider during examinations and procedures.
• Documents patient data and education according to Baptist Health and department guidelines.
• Performs triage, assesses patients, and determines next steps in care, in collaboration with the department nursing team or provider(s).
• Administers oral and injectable medications or immunizations within LPN scope as directed by a provider.
• Maintains a safe, compassionate environment for patients and families.
• Keeps informed about changes in hospital policy, procedure, and equipment.
• Participates in nursing quality improvement activities as assigned.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and regulatory/accrediting standards.
• Provides age-appropriate care and demonstrates ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status across age groups, per unit/department policies.
• Maintains regular, punctual attendance in line with Baptist Health policies and applicable laws.
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures.
• Perioperative Anesthesia (if applicable): Demonstrates aseptic technique, supports anesthesia personnel, prepares equipment, and participates in intraoperative care and post-anesthesia transport per policy.
• Other related functions: knowledge of growth and development principles; efficient use of supplies.

• Education/Training: Nursing School Graduate
• Licensure/Certification: Current nursing license in the State of Alabama (renewed every two years); current BLS/Health Care Provider certification.
• Experience: None