Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Mitchell Cancer Institute

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.

USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.

Responsibilities

Assists registered nurse and / or physicians with exams and procedures; takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure; administers medications and injections according to orders; maintains patient records; performs various routine tests and procedures, including dipstick urinalysis, hematocrits, EKG s, tympanometry, audiometry, inhalation therapy, pregnancy tests, and blood glucose; maintains inventories of clinical supplies and medications; ensures that patient examination rooms are ready for use by patients, and that rooms are stocked with supplies and equipment; completes call backs to parents / guardians of patients by phone; calls prescriptions to pharmacies; prepares lab, X-ray request and referral forms; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; and related duties as required.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing meeting the minimum standards set by the State of Alabama and current Alabama Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or current Multi-State LPN License in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for Alabama. Note : USA Health abides by the NLC requirements and guidelines for the state of Alabama.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis.

EO Employer - minorities / females / veterans / disabilities / sexual orientation / gender identity.