What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Neurology Epilepsy Monitoring Unit position at UAB Medicine?
Description
Compensation :
Pay Range : $22.90 - $37.25 / hour
- 5,000 new hire sign-on bonus (full-time only)
- Benefits available for eligible positions include : 100% tuition assistance, nursing-specific wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, annual certification recognition payment, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.
Unit Details :
The Neurology and Seizure Monitoring Unit (M8) is a 25-bed acute care unit providing specialized care to patients with neuro disorders, including epilepsy, central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma, myasthenia gravis (MG), Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), and multiple sclerosis (MS). UAB Medicine is home to Alabama’s only Level IV Epilepsy Center, the highest designation available from the National Association of Epilepsy Centers. Nurses on this unit have an opportunity to work with a comprehensive range of advanced technology and the latest treatments. They are active members of an interdisciplinary care team, working alongside neurologists and neurosurgeons with expertise in all types of epilepsy. In addition, UAB Neurology and Neurosurgery is consistently ranked among the top 50 programs of its kind nationally by U.S. News & World Report, which also has ranked UAB’s program as No. 1 in Alabama.
Multiple Shifts Available :
UAB Medicine supports work / life balance. The shifts available for this unit are :
Work with the Best at UAB Medicine :
UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham, Alabama. Our nurses are committed to delivering patient- and family-centric care, and our interdisciplinary care teams provide high-quality, compassionate service. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.
Our success in patient care, innovation, and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture, which promotes shared governance and empowers nurses at the bedside to be their absolute best. Whether you are looking to start your career, fast-track your development, or diversify your skills, UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match.
Job Description :
General Responsibilities Under general supervision, to provide nursing care to patients based on the nursing process, UAB Hospital Standards of Nursing Care, and UAB Hospital policies and procedures while ensuring quality of care. To orient patients and family members to surrounding environment, acting as a patient advocate. To collect patient assessment data and notify RN of potential problems. To evaluate patient’s response to care and report findings to RN, document delivery of patient care, effectively respond to emergency situations, demonstrate positive interpersonal skills, meet patient’s educational needs, and serve as a role model to other members of the patient care team. Key Duties & Responsibilities
1. Assists with patient care by executing and administering treatments and procedures directed by supervisor.
2. Reports to supervisor and other staff any patient issues or concerns.
3. Maintains accurate patient records; e.g., charts, schedules, procedures, medication / treatment history, etc.
4. Educates patients and family members in accordance with the established plan of care.
5. Demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements : Graduate from an accredited Practical Nursing Program or equivalent required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
Primary Location : UAB Hospital
Job Category : Nursing Careers-Licensed Practical Nurse-LPN
Organization : 706050000 Neurology-Hospital
Employee Status : Regular
Shift : 3-12 Hour Shifts / AM
Salary : $23 - $37
