Qualifications
Certification:
Required: AHA BLS
Description
Princeton Baptist Medical Center: Located in Birmingham, this hospital is equipped with 505 beds and serves 53,000 people for primary and emergency care. Princeton is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, and is committed to contributing to the future of health care through its clinical research and medical residency program. Princeton offers fast, life-saving response times for patients with chest pain or stroke symptoms; cardiology, including structural heart and valve care; orthopedics, including rehabilitation; psychiatric care; a comprehensive sleep center; and a Comprehensive Bariatrics Center, providing surgical and non-surgical weight-loss procedures.
Job Summary
To assist in providing direct patient care to assigned patients. To follow the established patient treatment plan and administering and monitoring treatment as required.
Job Responsibilities
Assists physicians by charting, documenting treatment regimen, reporting changes in patient's condition and maintaining accurate patient records. Calls prescriptions in for patients.
Collaborates with the medical personnel caring for the patients. Researches and recommends alternative services as needed.
Educates the patient on medical condition and treatment plan. Participates in patient follow-up activities.
Orders, receives and stores clinic supplies. Performs clerical functions as needed.
Performs direct nursing tasks including taking vital signs, obtaining lab specimens and assisting with minor procedures.
Education
Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing Program approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing.
Certifications
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (C PR) required
Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in the State of Alabama