The University of Alabama Hiring for LPN Contingent On-Call – EMS Team – at Tuscaloosa, AL Full Time

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $19.33 – Midpoint: $24.18 (Hourly N5)

Department/Organization: 208123 – Institute for Rural Health Research

Normal Work Schedule: Varies; must be available to work evenings and weekends.

Job Summary: The LPN facilitates quality patient care within the scope of licensure.

Additional Department Summary: Renders initial evaluations of patients and facilitating critical care procedures for sick and injured persons per scope of licensure. Obtains baseline vital signs, assists with stabilization and safe transport of patients needing emergency care. Participates in patient treatment and administers medications as directed by physician or designated medical professional. Functions as part of a comprehensive EMS response system, under medical oversight. Serves as a link from the scene to the emergency health care system.

Provides non-emergency courtesy services as needed, such as minor first-aid, hydration, etc. Completes incident reports in a timely and accurate manner.

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

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Final candidates who are not current University of Alabama employees must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.

Skills and Knowledge: Excellent clinical, organizational, and administrative skills. Ability to communicate effectively with staff and health care professionals. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of protected health information and the requirement to follow HIPPA regulations at all times.

Ability to cope with stressful conditions. Ability to demonstrate tact, versatility, and adaptability. Ability to demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation and directional initiative. Working knowledge of data entry and Microsoft Office. Skill in exercising initiative, judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making.

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 race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other 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. Follow the link below to find out more. “EEO is the Law” Poster