Southeast Health
Location
Dothan, Alabama
The Licensed Practical Nurse renders direct and indirect patient care in support of medical care according to established standards and policies. This role involves contributing to the nursing assessment and promoting positive relationships and teamwork among employees and departments.
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and hold a current Alabama nursing license, along with current BCLS certification and successful completion of the Southeast Health pharmacology exam. Medical office experience is preferred.
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Summary Utilizing the skill and knowledge of a Licensed Practical Nurse renders direct and indirect patient care in support of medical care and in accordance with established standards of care, as well as policies and procedures of Southeast Health. Contributes to the nursing assessment. Responsible for promoting positive relationships and teamwork among employees and between departments. Responsible and accountable for own clinical practice, as well as the quality and quantity of nursing care given to patients by nursing personnel.
QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current Alabama nursing license. BCLS certification (current). Successful completion of Southeast Health pharmacology exam. Computer literacy. Medical Office Experience preferred. LANGUAGE/ COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Ability to effectively communicate in an emergency situation. SKILLS: Basic typing skills. Effective telephone techniques. Ability to perform patient assessment including, but not limited to: vital signs, history, medication reconciliation and administering of medications. Ability to document patient assessment. Shift Day Shift Details First FTE 1 Type Regular Join one of Forbes 500 best mid-sized employers in America. Equal Employment Employer Southeast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Let's connect! Submit your resume to connect with one of our recruiters. Southeast Health is an academic community-based health system serving the healthcare needs of 460,000 residents in southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia, and the Florida panhandle. The organization includes, Southeast Health Medical Center, a 420-bed hospital with the region’s largest medical group and the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM), the state’s largest medical school. The philanthropic arm of the organization is the Southeast Health Foundation, and its population health division is Southeast Health Statera Network. Southeast Health, a not-for-profit organization, exists to promote healing, prevent disease, educate medicine’s brightest minds, and bring wellness and prosperity to the region it serves. Delivering excellent patient care and top-notch educational experiences begins with great employees, which is why we constantly strive to improve the work experience for our 3,000 team members.