Bedside LPN: Compassionate Care & Team Leadership

North Mississippi Health Services; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services in Tupelo, MS seeks a Certified Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct bedside patient care and age-appropriate nursing in an acute or elderly care setting. You will collaborate with the clinical team, manage admissions and discharges, and document care accurately.

The role emphasizes patient and family education, adherence to NMHS policies, and ongoing professional development through required continuing education.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active LPN license in the state of Mississippi.
• Experience in bedside nursing preferred.
• Ability to educate patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct bedside patient care and age-specific nursing in an acute or elderly care setting.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to admit and discharge patients.
• Perform treatments and procedures within scope of practice and document care.
• Maintain accurate written records of patient care events (medications, treatments).
• Communicate with multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care.
• Support self-development through continuing education hours and policy familiarity.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient documentation

IV therapy

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

North Mississippi Health Services in Tupelo, MS seeks a Certified Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct bedside patient care and age-appropriate nursing in an acute or elderly care setting. You will collaborate with the clinical team, manage admissions and discharges, and document care accurately.

The role emphasizes patient and family education, adherence to NMHS policies, and ongoing professional development through required continuing education.