Certified Licensed Practical Nurse

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc; West Point (KY); Presencial; USD 27 000 - 40 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support patient care in the West Point clinic. The role includes delivering nursing services, documenting care in medical records, teaching patients and families for post-discharge care, and performing IV therapy per hospital guidelines.

The position emphasizes age-appropriate care, teamwork with physicians and staff, and adherence to policies.

Qualificações

• Associate's degree in nursing required.
• Must hold an active nursing license in the state.
• Must complete MIS computer training for orientation (24–32 hours).
• Strong clinical, documentation, and communication abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Provide a wide range of nursing functions to support the medical plan of care according to policies.
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation and patient records.
• Teach patients and families for continued care after discharge.
• Perform IV therapy following hospital guidelines.

Conhecimentos

Patient care

Documentation

Teaching

IV therapy

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Formação académica

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Ferramentas

MIS computer training

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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: 40309750 West Point Childrens RHC Clinic

Work Shift:

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

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• 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 - $28.85

Education:
Associate's Degree | Nursing | Required

Certifications:
DNU CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation - CPR - CPR, DNU LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure - DNU Alabama Board of Nursing - DNU Alabama Board of Nursing