Licensed Practical Nurse - 11th Floor, University Hospital
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USA Health
Mobile, AL, US
Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse assists physicians and registered nurses with clinical procedures, patient examinations, and the administration of medications. They are also responsible for maintaining patient records, managing clinical supplies, and performing routine diagnostic tests.
Job Description
Overview
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.
Responsibilities
- Assists registered nurse and/or physidans with exams and procedures
- Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure
- Administers medications and injections according to orders
- Maintains patient records
- performs various routine tests and procedures, including dipstick urinalysis, hematocrits, EKG s, tympanometry, audiometry, inhalation therapy, pregnancy tests, and blood glucose
- Maintains inventories of clinical supplies and medications
- Ensures that patient examination rooms are ready for use by patients, and that rooms are stocked with supplies and equipment
- Completes call backs to parents/guardians of patients by phone
- calls prescriptions to pharmacies
- Prepares lab, X-ray request and referral forms
- Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
- Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
- Regular and prompt attendance
- Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
- Related duties as assigned
Additional Information
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing meeting the minimum standards set by the State of Alabama Required
- Licensure with the State of Alabama as a Licensed Practical Nurse Upon Hire Required
- BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
- Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.
Our network includes USA Health University Hospital, USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital, USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute, USA Physicians Group and the USA College of Medicine. Each year, our team of 180 physicians, 240 residents and fellows, 70 mid-level providers and 800 nurses handle some 185,000 clinic visits and 350,000 outpatient procedures. The USA Health System delivers 2,800 babies a year, more than any other regional hospital, and treats patients through some 60,000 emergency room visits annually.
In addition to advanced and innovative patient care offered at University hospitals and clinics, USA's medical education programs provide first-class training experiences for the next generation of physicians and scientists.
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Mobile, AL
USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.
Our network includes USA Health University Hospital, USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital, USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute, USA Physicians Group and the USA College of Medicine. Each year, our team of 180 physicians, 240 residents and fellows, 70 mid-level providers and 800 nurses handle some 185,000 clinic visits and 350,000 outpatient procedures. The USA Health System delivers 2,800 babies a year, more than any other regional hospital, and treats patients through some 60,000 emergency room visits annually.
In addition to advanced and innovative patient care offered at University hospitals and clinics, USA's medical education programs provide first-class training experiences for the next generation of physicians and scientists.
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Mobile, AL
