Certified Licensed Practical Nurse, Neurosurgery

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Tupelo (MS); Presencial; USD 38.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Certified Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Neurosurgery. This full-time, day shift role supports the medical plan of care, performs IV therapy, documents patient care, and educates patients and families for discharge planning.

The LPN must hold a valid state license, CPR certification, and meet ongoing education requirements while maintaining positive relationships with staff and patients.

Formación

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure required.
• CPR certification required.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide nursing care to support the medical plan of care per hospital policies.
• Maintain patient records with daily nursing summaries and charting.
• Teach patients and families for continuing care after discharge.
• Perform IV therapy following hospital guidelines.

Conocimientos

LPN License

CPR Certification

Patient Care

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Descripción del empleo

Certified Licensed Practical Nurse, Neurosurgery

Job ID: 000GL6

Nursing - NEUROSURGERY EXPENSE

Full Time - Day

Posting 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.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY 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. QUALIFICATIONS Education
• Other (Experience) Must meet continuing education requirements as defined. Required
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent High School Diploma or GED Equivalent. Required Licenses and Certifications
• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Work Experience 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. Occassionally
• Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
• Climbing. Occassionally
• Balancing. Occassionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Occassionally
• Reaching/Over Head Work. Occassionally
• Grasping. Frequently
• Speaking. Constantly
• Hearing. Constantly
• Repetitive Motions. Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently Benefits A****vailable