LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Family Medicine Clinic

Company: Uab Medicine - Ua Health Services Foundation (uahs
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

Work Schedule: Full TimeWork Location: Family Medicine Clinic, UAB Hospital HighlandsBenefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, 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.Under the direction of a clinic nurse, to provide direct and indirect patient care in a clinical area for specific age and patient populations. To practice within the scope of the LPN licensure.Position Requirements:EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Graduate from an accredited Practical Nursing program required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.Preferred: One year outpatient or physician office experience.LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION:Currently licensed or licensed by endorsement as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required. Currently certified with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment.TRAITS & SKILLS:Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an ones own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.by Jobble

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