Certified Licensed Practical Nursing, Neurology Consultants

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

403B Retirement Plan with Employer Mat

Relocation Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Away

License+ Certification Reimbursement

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Certified Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Neurology Consultants. The role supports the medical plan of care, performs IV therapy, documents patient care, and provides teaching to patients and families.

It requires strong problem-solving and teamwork with medical staff to maintain high-quality care. Ideal candidates hold LPN licensure, CPR certification, and a high school diploma or GED, with an Associate’s in Nursing preferred.

Qualifications

• Education requirements: High School Diploma or GED; Associates of Nursing preferred.
• Licensure: LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - state licensure.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of nursing functions to support the medical plan of care.
• Maintain patient records with daily nursing summaries and charting.
• Contribute to nursing care planning and patient/family teaching.
• Perform IV therapy following hospital guidelines.
• Collaborate with medical staff to ensure age-appropriate care and safety.

Education

Associates of Nursing

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Certified Licensed Practical Nursing, Neurology Consultants

Job ID: 000GDQ

Nursing - NEUROLOGY CONSULTANTS

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. Required.
• Licenses and Certifications: LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure.
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation.

Work Experience

(No specific requirements listed.)

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

Benefits

• Benefits A****vailable
• Continuing Education
• 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
• Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Benefits
• License+ Certification Reimbursement
• Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• Other:
• Early Access to Earned Wages
• Tuition Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Paid Time Away
• Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers

Requirements

The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description.

Licenses

You must have the following licenses to apply:

Certified LPN

Education

You must have the following education to apply:

Associates of Nursing

You must have a High School Diploma or GED or higher