LPN - Contingent / On-Call (No benefits) - 530253

Job Description

Job Description

Pay Grade/Pay Range:   Minimum: $19.33 - Midpoint: $24.18 (Hourly N5)

Department/Organization:  508111 - Capstone Village Assisted Living

Normal Work Schedule:  Varies; Every other Saturday & Sunday 7:00am to 11:00pm

Job Summary: The LPN facilitates quality patient care within the scope of licensure.

Additional Department Summary:  Works two sixteen (16) hour shifts every other weekend. Provides direct nursing care to residents. Delegates and supervises the care provided by resident assistants. Administers medications. Performs treatments and procedures. Obtains specimens as needed. Completes documentation as required.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Alabama in good standing.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.

Skills and Knowledge:  Knowledge of the Alabama Department of Public Health Rules & Regulations for Assisted Living and Specialty Care Assisted Living. Knowledge of Dementia Education, Care, and Training (DETA) and dementia in the elderly. Knowledge of the DETA Brain series, pharmacological management of dementia, the Dementia Assessment series provided by DETA, or equivalent training approved by the State Health Officer.

Preferred Qualifications:  One (1) year of experience working as a licensed practical nurse.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity : The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.