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Huntsville Hospital Health System
LPN Staff, Marshall Medical Centers South, Acute Care, Full-time, Days
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$54,924 / year median in Alabama
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Overview The following statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements, which may be inherent in the position. An LPN performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a registered nurse Some of the skills performed
- May work with RN and share responsibility for team of patients
- Administration of IV fluids
- Administration of medications (certain IV medications after successful completion of certification class)
- Venipuncture for blood collection
- Insertion of IV cannula's
- Physical Assessment and collecting of information
- Rounding with physicians
- Fingerstick blood sugars
- Directing staff in patient care
- Insertion of foley catheters
- Dressing wounds and skin care
- Quick Cult Qualifications Graduation from an accredited Practical Nurse Program and current licensure by the Alabama State Board of Nursing.