
Alabama Clinical Schools
Hiring organization · Based in Birmingham, AL
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
- Shifts hiring now
- Weekends only 1
Benefits
Annual tuition assistance and a continuing education allowance are listed. SoFi student loan refinancing is listed among LPN benefits.
What stands out
Experienced nurses
You could sit on Nursing Council, take internal leadership education, and move into roles across UHS subsidiaries.
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
New graduates
You would see annual tuition assistance and a continuing education allowance on the benefits list.
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Travel nurses
You could work the posted weekend LPN block from 7am to 7pm in Bessemer, or pick up PRN LPN shifts.
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
New graduates
SoFi student loan refinancing is listed among the LPN benefits.
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Working conditions
- Scheduling
- Posted LPN weekend program 7am-7pm at Bessemer; PRN LPN also advertised. LPN assists RN/managers with staffing and overtime issues.
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
- Pay and benefits
- Glassdoor estimate for Mental Health Associate (Bessemer, AL), not an LPN/RN figure and not employer-stated
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Starting out and growing here
- Career development
- Nursing Council (shared governance); COO-in-Training; internal leadership education; advancement across UHS 300+ subsidiaries
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
- Tuition support
- Generous annual tuition assistance and continuing education allowance
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
- Loan assistance
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program listed among LPN benefits
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The city
Living in Birmingham, AL
Birmingham blends Southern hospitality with a revitalized urban core. Nurses relocating here find affordable living, a growing medical district, and easy access to hiking trails in the nearby Appalachian foothills. The metro offers a comfortable mix of city amenities and outdoor space.
Browse roles in Birmingham- Metro price level · Birmingham area
- 8% below the national average
- BEA index 91.6 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,107/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $46,051/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
You would work a 12-hour weekend LPN block in Bessemer, with PRN hours also posted, and you would help the RN team with staffing and overtime.
- Hiring weekends only
Working here
Culture and working life
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Toxic culture and ethics
- Reviewers describe favoritism, harassment, and ethical worry about how staff and youth residents are treated.
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
- Leadership and HR
- Leadership is called ineffective and out of touch; HR is said not to handle serious staff concerns.
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
- Scheduling and work-life balance
- Staff report poor work-life balance, required double shifts, and unpredictable schedules.
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Turnover and overall rating
- Reviews cite high turnover and insecurity. Glassdoor shows 2.0/5 from 15 ratings and 17% would recommend.
What to weigh
You would walk into reviews that describe double shifts, high turnover, and a 2.0 out of 5 rating from 15 people, with 17% saying they would recommend the place.
The reality check
Before you decide
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A closer look at the units
Open counts come from the live roles below. Source links show where unit details were reported.
- PsychWeekends only 12 open
Intensive residential treatment (males 9-18)
Employer describes intensive residential treatment for males ages 9-18 plus therapeutic foster care for males and females of all ages.
RISE / Specialized Therapeutic Foster Care
Employer states RISE and Specialized Therapeutic Foster Care programs for boys are the only programs of their kind in Alabama.
Residential behavioral health (Bessemer)
Weekend LPN is at Bessemer. LPN must direct physical management, hold CPR, observe behavior, and guide non-professional nursing staff.
Open roles
Roles from Alabama Clinical Schools
Refreshed throughout the day.
LPN/LVN-PRN
Birmingham, AL · Posted last week
- LPN
- Per diem
- Tuition reimbursement
LPN/LVN-WEEKEND (7am-7pm)
Birmingham, AL · Posted last week
- LPN
- 12-hour weekends only
- Tuition reimbursement
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