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LPN - Contingent / On-Call (No benefits) - 527661

Inside Higher Ed, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States, 35485

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Pay Grade/Pay Range

Minimum: $19.33 - Midpoint: $24.18 (Hourly N5) Department/Organization

508111 - Capstone Village Assisted Living Normal Work Schedule

Varies; Sunday - Saturday 7:00am to 3:00pm, 3:00pm to 11:00pm, 11:00pm to 7:00am Job Summary

The LPN facilitates quality patient care within the scope of licensure. Additional Department Summary

This position is a contingent on call position. Provides direct nursing care to residents. Delegates and supervises the care provided by resident assistants. Administers medications. Performs treatments and procedures. Obtains specimens as needed. Completes documentation as required. Required Minimum Qualifications

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Alabama in good standing. Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications

Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen. Must successfully complete health screening once post-offer of employment is made. Skills and Knowledge

Knowledge of the Alabama Department of Public Health Rules & Regulations for Assisted Living and Specialty Care Assisted Living. Knowledge of Dementia Education, Care and Training (DETA) and dementia in the elderly. Knowledge of the DETA Brain series, pharmacological management of dementia, the Dementia Assessment series provided by DETA, or equivalent training approved by the State Health Officer. Preferred Qualifications

High School diploma or the equivalent. One year of experience working as a licensed practical nurse. Background Investigation Statement

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made. Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster. Seniority level

Entry level Employment type

Full-time Job function

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