Certified Licensed Practical Nurse

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc; Oxford (MS); On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Certified Licensed Practical Nurse for the 78209750 South Oxford Medical Clinic. This full-time role, Monday through Friday with no weekend work, focuses on delivering nursing care, documenting care plans, and supporting the medical plan of care in a fast-paced clinic setting.

You will perform IV therapy, provide patient and family teaching, ensure age-appropriate care, and collaborate with physicians and other staff to maintain high-quality patient

Qualifications

• LPN must provide age-appropriate care according to plan.
• Must complete orientation and possess problem-solving skills.
• Must organize and prioritize work and delegate appropriately.
• Maintain a positive image and collaborate with staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide variety of nursing functions to support the medical plan of care.
• Maintain patient records via daily nursing summaries and charting.
• Teach patients and families for continuity of care.
• Perform IV therapy per hospital guidelines.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Teaching patients

IV therapy

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Project Search Graduate

Job description

We believe a career is more than just a career - it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it's their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Department:

78209750 South Oxford Medical Clinic

Work Shift:

South Oxford Medical Clinic, Monday-Friday, Fulltime, no weekends

Job Description:

The Certified LPN at North Mississippi Health Services plays a vital role in providing a wide variety of nursing functions to support the medical plan of care, adhering to hospital/departmental policies and procedures. Their responsibilities include patient care, documentation, teaching, and performing IV therapy, ensuring age-appropriate care and maintaining positive relations with patients, families, and medical staff. The LPN must possess problem-solving skills to handle stressful situations and respond to changing patient needs effectively.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Patient Care:

• Provides a wide variety of nursing functions to support the medical plan of care in compliance with hospital/departmental policies and procedures.

Documentation:

• Assist in maintaining patient records through daily nursing summaries, Medicare charting, acute care charting and accurate medication administration records.
• Contributes to nursing care plan.

Teaching:

• Provides patient/family teaching necessary for continuing care during and after discharge.

IV Therapy:

• Performs IV therapy utilizing hospital guidelines.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Maintains knowledge and skills necessary to provide age appropriate care
• Must complete 24-32 hours orientation MIS computer training.
• Must organize and prioritize work assignments
• Delegates assignments appropriately to nursing assistants
• Assists new employees in their orientation.
• Required to project positive image of the unit to all customers
• Maintains a good working relationship with medical staff, unit personnel and all ancillary departments
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands

• Standing . Constantly
• Walking . Constantly
• Sitting . occasionally
• Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
• Climbing . occasionally
• Balancing . occasionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending . occasionally
• Reaching/Over Head Work. occasionally
• Grasping . Frequently
• Speaking . Constantly
• Hearing . Constantly
• Repetitive Motions . Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently

Salary Range:

$19.24-$24.05

Education:

High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate | Required

Certifications:

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - CPR, Certified Licensed Practical Nurse (MS) - MS Board of Nursing, Licensed Practical Nurse (MS) - MS Board of Nursing