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Job Description 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.

Job Description

Essential Functions

+ Performs nursing care activities for individuals in the clinics.

+ Actively accepts, understands, and practices appropriate standards of nursing.

+ Contributes to the nursing assessment of the clinic patient.

+ Participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.

+ Actively supports the mission, vision, and values of the clinics.

+ Performs various activities related to the needs of adult and geriatric clinic patients in accordance with established policies and procedures and the Alabama Board of Nursing.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience Required

+ Computer literacy

Minimum Experience Preferred

+ Medical Office Experience

Minimum Education Required

+ Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

+ Current Alabama nursing license

+ BCLS Certification (current)

+ Successful completion of Southeast Health pharmacology exam

Required Skills/Abilities

+ Basic typing skills.

+ Effective telephone techniques.

+ Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

+ Ability to effectively communicate in an emergency situation.

+ 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

DayShift Details

First

FTE

1

Type

Regular

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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.