CERTIFIED LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

LE113 North Mississippi Medical Clinics, Inc.; West Point (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services in West Point is seeking a Certified LPN to support the medical plan of care and provide direct patient care. You will document care, teach patients and families, and perform IV therapy in accordance with hospital guidelines.

The role requires an LPN license, CPR certification, and completion of MIS computer training. You will collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to ensure quality care and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or Project Search graduate.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in the state.
• CPR certification required (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation).
• Must complete 24-32 hours MIS computer training.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide variety of nursing functions to support the medical plan of care in compliance with hospital/departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain patient records through daily nursing summaries, Medicare charting, acute care charting and accurate medication administration records.
• Provide patient/family teaching for continuing care during and after discharge.
• Perform IV therapy per hospital guidelines.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Teaching

IV Therapy

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

LPN License - State Licensure

Tools

MIS computer training

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: 75109750 West Point Womens 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

• 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: High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate | 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 North Mississippi Health Services is a large rural health care system with state-of-the-art facilities in Mississippi and Alabama. We have career opportunities ranging from inpatient hospital care to 70+ rural health and specialty clinics, a variety of outpatient, women’s and behavioral health services and many additional support services. Our team of over 7,000 works together every day toward our shared mission – to continuously improve the health of the people of our region.