Certified Licensed Practical Nurse, Neurosurgery

North Mississippi Health Services; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Certified LPN to provide a broad range of nursing functions in support of the medical plan of care. The role emphasizes patient care, documentation, teaching, and IV therapy, with adherence to hospital policies and age-appropriate care.

The LPN will maintain accurate records, contribute to the nursing care plan, educate patients and families, and respond effectively to changing patient needs in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

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 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.