What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN (LVN) - Progressive Care Unit position at Prime Healthcare Services?
Overview
*** Currently Eligible for a $5,000 Sign-on Bonus ***
Riverview Regional Medical Center is looking for an exceptional full time, day shift Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Progressive Care Unit (PCU) team!
Located in Gadsden, Alabama, Riverview Regional Medical Center is a 281-bed acute-care hospital serving more than 350,000 residents in Etowah and surrounding counties. A full range of services and programs are offered, including the only accredited Cath Lab in Northeast Alabama, Sleep Lab, Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center, and the Women's Diagnostic Imaging Center. Riverview Regional Medical Center is accredited by The Joint Commission and is rated among the top 5% of hospitals in the nation for patient safety. Riverview is also the area’s highest rated hospital, receiving Four-Stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). Originally named Holy Name of Jesus Hospital, Riverview Regional Medical Center was founded in 1917 by the Sisters of the Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity. To learn more about Riverview Regional Medical Center and the services it provides, visit www.riverviewregional.com.
Our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Riverview Regional Medical Center is actively seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to join its award-winning team! We offer:
- *** Currently Eligible for a $5,000 Sign-on Bonus ***
- competitive compensation
- generous benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, 401K
- substantial PTO
- continuing educational opportunities
- …and much more!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
Responsibilities
*** Currently Eligible for a $5,000 Sign-on Bonus ***
Riverview Regional Medical Center (RRMC) is looking for an exceptional full time, day shift Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Progressive Care Unit (PCU) team. Our Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) duties include, but are not limited to:
- provide direct and indirect patient care services which requires technical and manual skills, within the scope of practice, that meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care
- meets the communication needs of the patient and family
- performs under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse
- nurses provide CPR, Patient Care, Update Documentation, Specimens, Vital Signs and much more....
Qualifications
Education and Work Experience
- current and valid Alabama state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse
- current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
- one year experience in an applicable setting, preferred
- IV certification within 30 days and maintain current
- ACLS (AHA) certification within 60 days and maintain current
- Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) training within six (6) months of hire and maintain current
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