MedSurg LPN
Company: Medical Center Enterprise
Location: Enterprise
Posted on: July 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Description Schedule: Full
Time, every other weekend Job Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse
(LPN) provides essential nursing care to patients under the
supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and in collaboration with
the healthcare team. The LPN supports patient care by conducting
assessments, administering medications, and implementing care
plans. This role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality care in
compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, professional standards, and
state regulations while contributing to positive patient outcomes.
Essential Functions - Provides direct patient care under the
supervision of an RN, including monitoring vital signs, assisting
with activities of daily living, and responding to patient needs. -
Conducts focused patient assessments, identifying and reporting
changes in patient conditions to the appropriate team members. -
Administers medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed,
ensuring compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and safety
protocols. - Assists in the development, implementation, and
evaluation of patient care plans. - Maintains accurate and timely
documentation of patient care, interventions, and observations in
the medical record. - Educates patients and families on health
maintenance, medication management, and post-discharge care. -
Ensures adherence to infection control protocols, safety standards,
and healthcare regulations. - Assists with basic procedures such as
wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection within the
scope of practice. - Participates in the orientation and training
of new staff or nursing students as assigned. - Collaborates with
interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure the delivery of
coordinated care. - Prepares and maintains equipment and supplies
necessary for patient care. - Responds to medical emergencies and
supports code team interventions within the scope of competency. -
Performs other duties as assigned. - Complies with all policies and
standards. Qualifications - 0-1 years of experience as an LPN in a
healthcare setting required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities -
Strong knowledge of nursing principles, medication administration,
and patient care practices. - Proficiency in patient assessment,
monitoring, and documentation. - Excellent communication skills for
interactions with patients, families, and healthcare teams. -
Organizational and time management skills to handle multiple
priorities. - Knowledge of safety protocols, infection control
measures, and regulatory requirements. - Adaptability to changes in
patient care needs and healthcare practices. Licenses and
Certifications - LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure
required or - LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse required - BCLS -
Basic Life Support required - ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
preferred State Specific Requirements - Alabama: Advanced
Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life
Support (PALS) certifications required. Crisis Prevention
Intervention (CPI) certification required. - Florida: Advanced
Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support
(PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications
required. - Georgia: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS),
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation
Program (NRP) certifications within 90 days of employment required.
- Indiana: CPR certification within 90 days of employment required.
- Mississippi: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS),
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation
Program (NRP) certifications required. STABLE certification
required within 6 months of employment. - New Mexico: Advanced
Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support
(PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications
required. Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification and
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Stroke Scale certification
required. STABLE certification required within 6 months of
employment. - North Carolina: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
(ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal
Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required. - Oklahoma:
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced
Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
certifications required. - Pennsylvania: Advanced Cardiovascular
Life Support (ACLS) certification required. What We Offer - Health
Insurance Eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days of
employment for full and part time employees - Tuition Reimbursement
& SoFi Student Loan Repayment Plans - 3% 401k Employer Matching -
Company Provided Renewal of BLS, ACLS & PALS INDNUR To apply,
please email Breanna_Irizarry@chs.net
Keywords: Medical Center Enterprise, Auburn , MedSurg LPN, Healthcare , Enterprise, Alabama
