LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

The UAB Student Health Services Health Clinic seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who primarily assists with patient care, including patient intake, vital signs, communication with providers, medication and immunization administration, assisting with in-office procedures, answering patient phone calls and portal messages, triaging walk-in patients, and assisting with prescription refill requests. Furthermore, an LPN may be trained in immunization document review and medical clearance immunization clinics.

Key Duties and Primary Responsibilities:

• Assists with patient care by executing and administering treatments and procedures directed by the supervisor
• Report any patient issues or concerns to the supervisor and other staff
• Maintains accurate patient records, e.g., charts, schedules, procedures, medication/treatment history, etc.
• Educates patients and family members in accordance with the established plan of care
• Demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service
• Administrative tasks such as telephone call management, portal message management, immunization document review
• Immunization administration
• Performs other duties as assigned

Hourly Range: $17.31-$22.00

Graduate from an accredited Practical Nursing Program is required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently licensed or licensed by endorsement as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment. Depending on the unit/department, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required.