About the role
Summary:
Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care to an assigned group of patients in accordance with prescribed hospital policy under the direction of the R.N.
Other information:
- Must demonstrate the ability to communicate with parents and families; must demonstrate knowledge of medical equipment required in specific units; must have ability to work with patient charts, nursing care plans and computers.
Education
- Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
Experience
- 2 years experience preferred; experience in pediatrics preferred.
Licensures, Certifications, and/or Registries
- BCLS certified.
- Current Alabama LPN Licensure required.
Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
- Licensed Practical Nurse AL Only or any of the following equivalent qualifications below:
- Licensed Practical Nurse AL NLC Multi State
- Licensed Practical Nurse Non-AL NLC Multi State
Nonessential:
- Basic Life Support
Education with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
- Associate of Science Nursing in Nursing
Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:
Nonessential:
- 2 Years job experience as Staff Level with specialization in the field of Nursing General
10 Harbert is a 24 bed medical-surgical unit with a focus on the following specialties: Neurology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Rehabilitation services. Eight beds are designated for the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit. We provide patient/family-focused, quality-driven nursing services for pediatric patients ranging from neonates to adolescents. Our unit has a strong focus on patient and family education. This focus allows the nurses working on our unit the opportunity to grow personally and professionally. Our staff prides themselves on working as a team with our main goal being to provide not only quality patient care but excellent customer service as well. The Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) is an 8-bed mini-unit located on 10H. The EMU is designated Level 4 by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC). Level 4 is the highest level for units that specialize in the care of epilepsy patients including seizure evaluation through a treatment plan. The Epileptologist, Nurse Practitioners, and Technicians are highly trained specialists in the evaluation and treatment of epilepsy through GRID and stereoelectroencephalographical placement and surgery.
Schedule:
(3) 12 hour shifts per week 6:45 pm -7:15 am, every other weekend, Evening-Night Shift, 12-Hour Shifts
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