Role OverviewJefferson County Department of Health is seeking to hire a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care to patients in a hospital, nursing home or clinic. The work is performed under the supervision of a professional nurse and is reviewed through reports, meetings and results obtained.
What You Will Do
Assists physicians, nurses and other medical personnel with various procedures such as lumbar punctures and biopsies. Conducts interviews of patients to obtain pertinent health history data, insurance and other information; documents chief complaint; assembles new patient and discharge charts. Administers specific medications and gives injections such as immunization shots and antibiotics; performs tuberculosis skin test, vision, hearing and pregnancy test; collects sputum, urine and draws blood samples for laboratory testing. Monitors, records, and reports changes in patient symptoms and/or condition; adds premixed I.V. fluids as qualified and according to nursing service policy; performs cardiac monitoring observation; monitors patients receiving blood and blood products.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Candidates must hold a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License by the Alabama Board of Nursing. The role involves physical exertion such as walking, standing, lifting, stooping, or carrying items up to 50 pounds. Work may involve exposure to contagious or infectious diseases, bio-hazardous materials and bodily fluids.
Requirements
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License by the Alabama Board of Nursing
- Applicants licensed in states other than Alabama must obtain an Alabama license within 90 days of employment
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