LPN
Company: Ascension
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: October 26, 2024
Job Description:
Job DescriptionDetails • Sign-on bonus: Up to $8000.00•
Department: Medical Surgical • Schedule: Weekend Options Days, 2 -
12 hour shifts every weekend, 7am - 7pm • Hospital: Ascension St
Vincent's East - Trussville• Location: Birmingham, AL 6 East,
Medical-Surgical, is a 23-bed unit that focuses on patients who
have medical diagnoses such as hypoglycemia/ hyperglycemia,
hypotension/ hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, confusion,
pneumonia, diverticulitis, COPD, stroke, and respiratory
illness.Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance
options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer
match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance
programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition
reimbursement Ways to give back to your community *Please note,
benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions
may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term
Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role,
education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with
your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.Responsibilities
Provide care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse
or physician, functioning within scope of license.
- Contribute to the assessment of patients and assure the
well-being of patients.
- Administer medications and observe patients for adverse
reactions to medications or treatments.
- Perform laboratory tests and therapeutic services.
- Educate patients/families about disease treatment plan
including self care post discharge, holistic health needs,
available resources and follow up care.Requirements Licensure /
Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or
job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American
Red Cross accepted.
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the
Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job
transfer date required. Education:
- High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable
cumulative job specific experience required.
- Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used
in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.Additional
Preferences No additional preferences.Why Join Our Team Ascension
St. Vincent's employs over 4,800 associates and has been serving
Birmingham and surrounding communities for more than 122 years. As
an associate, you will find rewarding career opportunities at one
of our five hospitals and several other healthcare facilities
including an outpatient wellness facility that offers medical,
imaging, fitness, nutrition and spa services. Ascension is a
leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of
over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more
than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at
Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and
make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are
more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the
lives of the people around you.Equal Employment Opportunity
Employer Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities
(EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of
race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability,
marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any
other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in
accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For
further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster
or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. As a military friendly
organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many
benefits to help support the well-being of our military families,
spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to
apply their military experience and unique perspective to their
civilian career with Ascension. Pay Non-Discrimination Notice
Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to
individuals who have applied for a position using our official
application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of
employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information
from applicants.E-Verify Statement This employer participates in
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