What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN LOCAL CONTRACT – FLORENCE, AL position at Alliance Group & Staffing?
Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) on a local contract in Florence, AL. This vital role offers an exciting opportunity to deliver compassionate, high-quality patient care across diverse settings. As an LPN, you will be instrumental in supporting patient health through direct care, assessments, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Your expertise will help ensure that patients receive personalized and effective treatment in a fast-paced environment that values your skills and dedication. This position is paid and designed to enhance your professional growth while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients across various healthcare settings, including long-term care, assisted living, hospitals, and outpatient clinics.
- Conduct patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and document medical information accurately within electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner.
- Administer medications, injections, IV infusions, and perform catheterizations following strict protocols and safety standards.
- Assist with diagnostic evaluations, specimen collection/processing, wound care, and sterile procedures like suturing and dressing changes.
- Support patient education on medication management, disease processes such as Alzheimer's or dementia care, and health coaching initiatives.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations, long-term care regulations, infection control policies, and clinical confidentiality policies while maintaining accurate medical records.
Experience
- Valid LPN license with current state licensure in Alabama or applicable state requirements.
- Proven experience working with diverse patient populations including geriatric patients, individuals with developmental disabilities, or those requiring memory or behavioral health care.
- Critical care experience such as ICU or emergency room settings is highly valued; hospital medicine or trauma center experience is preferred.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems like Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth or eClinicalWorks for documentation and patient management.
- Experience administering IV infusions, catheter care, tube feeding, and managing acute pain or infectious disease cases is advantageous.
- Knowledge of ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), medication administration protocols, and basic life support (BLS) certification required.
- Prior work in skilled nursing facilities, hospice care environments, or home & community care settings is a plus; experience working with individuals with disabilities or dementia enhances your candidacy.
Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care! We value energetic professionals who are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others through skilled nursing practices while fostering a supportive work environment that encourages growth and excellence.
Pay: $27.36 - $32.95 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $27 - $33