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Flowers Hospital - Caring for you as Family

**Status:** Full Time, Permanent Placement

**Shift:** 3p-11p

Sign on Bonus available

**About us:** Flowers Hospital is a 235-bed healthcare facility offering inpatient, outpatient, medical, surgical, diagnostic and emergency care for the Wiregrass community. We believe in the power of people to create great care. Our mission statement of ‘Caring for you as Family’ is something we take to heart when caring for our community. Flowers Hospital was opened in 1950 by Dr. Paul Flowers serving as our lead example in caring for others. Today we are 1,350 healthcare professionals strong. We are a major referral center for the Tri-State area of south Alabama, southwest Georgia and northwest Florida. We work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring and connection for patients and families in the community we call home.

Job Summary

Post-Op Care of Total Joint Replacements, Orthopedic Surgeries, and Neurological Surgeries

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** - Registered Nurse - State Licensure required

+ RN License - Alabama or Multistate

+ BCLS - Basic Life Support required

+ ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred

Employee Benefits:

+ Health Benefits with BCBS of Alabama - Medical, Dental, Vision

+ 401K

+ Paid Time off ( increases with years of service)

+ EIB (Sick Time)

+ 100% RN License Renewal Reimbursement

+ Company paid life insurance

+ Competitive Salary

+ Flexible Scheduling

+ Tuition reimbursement - $5,000 per year

+ Loan Repayment Program - up to $20,000

+ Sign - On bonus

+ Comprehensive Orientation Program

+ Opportunity for Career Growth

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To apply, please email [email protected]

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.