LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Patient Intervention Unit - Multiple Shifts

Position Overview Pay range: $22.90 - $37.25 / hour Sign-on bonus: $5,000 new hire sign-on bonus may be available (full-time only) Shifts: full-time AM and PM Schedules: 7 a.m.-7 p.m., 7 p.m.-7 a.m. Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more. Job Highlights The Medical Patient Intervention Unit (MPIU), also known internally as Hospitalist 6 (HSP6), is a 14-bed acute care hospitalist unit. This newer unit provides care for patients suffering from a psychiatric disorder with a concurrent medical condition that requires additional treatment. Nurses work as part of an interdisciplinary team to care for a variety of patients, including: psychiatric patients with varying medical conditions, including uncontrolled diabetes, heart failure, and acute kidney injury; patients suffering from the effects of coexisting severe mental illnesses, including acute psychosis or encephalopathy and toxic ingestions; and, patients with degenerative diseases like Huntington's disease or a traumatic brain injury. Job Description Under general supervision, provide nursing care to patients based on the nursing process, UAB Hospital Standards of Nursing Care, and UAB Hospital policies and procedures while ensuring quality of care. Orient patients and family members to the surrounding environment, acting as a patient advocate. Collect patient assessment data and notify RN of potential problems. Evaluate patient's response to care and report findings to RN, document delivery of patient care. Effectively respond to emergency situations. Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills, meet patient's educational needs, and serve as a role model to other members of the patient care team. Qualifications Graduate from an accredited Practical Nursing Program required; work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently licensed or licensed by endorsement as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment. Depending on the unit/department, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA may be required. #J-18808-Ljbffr