Clinic LPN | Singing River Pediatrics Clinic - Ocean Springs

Singing River Health System; Ocean Springs (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Singing River Health System is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver skilled nursing care per the plan of care established by a supervising RN or physician. The LPN will work within the MS Nurse Practice Act and SRHS infection control guidelines to support a world-class healthcare mission.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm at Singing River Pediatrics - Ocean Springs; requires MS LPN licensure, BCLS, and de-escalation training by orientation end date.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of practical nursing.
• Unrestricted Mississippi State licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• BCLS certification must be current upon hire/transfer and kept up to date.
• De-escalation training completed by end of orientation (90 days).
• Experience in nursing practice within the past 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled technical nursing care according to predefined standards and plan of care.
• Promote the hospital’s mission of world class healthcare and wellness.
• Follow infection control guidelines and nursing plans for care and services.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by supervisors or physicians.

Skills

Communication skills

Emotional stability

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Practical nursing diploma

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Position Overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides skilled technical nursing care to patients according to predefined standards and a plan of care established by a Registered Nurse or Physician. Assumes other duties as assigned. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides care utilizing the MS Nurse Practice Act, the CDC Guidelines for Infection Control, and Singing River Hospital System Departments of Nursing Plan for Provision of Care, Treatment and Services. As such, this performance evaluation is based on these standards. This individual must be forthcoming, honest and cooperative in departmental matters involving self or others, and must promote the hospital’s mission of "world class healthcare and wellness" and understands that the SRHS Corporate Compliance Program places the burden of proof on the provider to show that there was no intent to commit fraud.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Location

Singing River Pediatrics - Ocean Springs

Education

Graduate from an approved school of practical nursing.

License

Current unrestricted Mississippi State licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Certifications

Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer. Must have de‑escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days) and appropriate level of de‑escalation training.

Experience

Appropriate nursing practice/experience within the past three (3) years.

Reports to

Practice Manager, under the direction of the Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or LPN responsible for patient care management.

Supervises

None

Physical Demands

Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard. Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision. Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.

Mental Demands

Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Attention to detail and the ability to multi‑task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.

Special Demands

Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook, Word, and Excel. Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgement and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.