Med/Surg 2nd floor LPN FT 7p

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Kindred Healthcare

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Selma, Alabama

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and performing wound care. They collaborate with Registered Nurses to implement care plans and ensure patient safety in accordance with hospital policies.

Qualifications

Seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time position on the Med/Surg floor. Key requirements include LPN/LVN licensure, BLS certification, and ideally six months of experience in a similar medical setting. Strong communication skills and knowledge of patient care procedures are essential for this role.

Job Description

Join Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma, AL, a 175-bed, Joint Commission–accredited community hospital that serves as a critical healthcare hub in the region. Vaughan delivers a full complement of hospital services, including emergency care, to the Black Belt area of southern Alabama. As part of ScionHealth, Vaughan combines system strength with strong local impact so that you can make your mark where your work truly matters.

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Medical/Surgical provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role includes monitoring vital signs, administering medications, performing wound care, and assisting with activities of daily living. The LPN ensures patient safety, adherence to care plans, and optimal outcomes in accordance with established nursing standards and hospital policies. 

Essential Functions 

  • Provides direct patient care, including monitoring vital signs and assisting with ADLs
  • Administers medications as prescribed within scope of practice
  • Documents patient care, assessments, and interventions accurately and timely
  • Assists with specimen collection, wound care, and other clinical procedures as directed
  • Collaborates with the RN in developing, updating, and implementing patient care plans
  • Monitors and reports changes in patient condition to the RN or physician
  • Provides patient and family education regarding care plans and discharge instructions
  • Maintains a safe and clean patient environment in accordance with infection control protocols
  • Participates in staff training, competency assessments, and quality improvement initiatives 
  • Responds to emergencies and assists in patient stabilization as directed

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations 

  • Knowledge of basic nursing principles, medication administration, and patient care procedures
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with patients and the healthcare team
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
  • Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems
  • Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to patient-centered care
  • Ability to lift and move patients and equipment as necessary
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail


Education

  • Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing Program required

License/Certifications

  • Current state LPN/LVN licensure required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification as required per facility policy
  • De-escalation Training as required per facility policy

Experience

  • Minimum of six (6) months of experience in a medical/surgical setting preferred

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Kindred Healthcare

Kindred’s mission is to help our patients reach their highest potential for health and healing with intensive medical and rehabilitative care through a compassionate patient experience. Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), along with 18 community-based, short-term acute care hospital campuses from across the nation, became part of ScionHealth with its launch in December 2021. Cornerstone Healthcare Group joined the ScionHealth family of hospitals and hospital services in January 2023. In December 2021, Kindred Healthcare became a part of LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company. As part of this transaction, LifePoint and Kindred also launched a new company, ScionHealth. Today, Kindred’s facilities are now part of either LifePoint or ScionHealth. Specifically, Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals – along with 18 community-based, short-term acute care hospital campuses from LifePoint – are now a part of ScionHealth.
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