CLPN

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Ecru Children’s Clinic, a rural health setting. The role supports the medical plan of care, maintains patient records, and provides teaching for discharge planning across age groups.

Work shifts are Monday–Thursday 8:00am–5:00pm and Friday 8:00am–12:00pm. Requires completion of continuing education and licensure in AL/MS; opportunities span inpatient to rural clinic care.

Qualifications

• Must meet continuing education requirements.
• LPN license in AL and MS.
• Experience with adolescent, newborn/infant, adult and geriatrics.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provides a wide variety of nursing activities to support the medical plan of care.
• Assist in maintaining patient records, unit records and reports.
• Provides patient/family teaching necessary for continuing care after discharge.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Teaching

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Project Search Graduate

Job description

CLPN### CLPNApply: Ecru - Rural Health Clinic: Full time: Posted Today: JR100682We 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:**42309750 Ecru Children's Clinic**Work Shift:**Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pmFriday - 8:00am - 12:00pm**Job Description:**As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at North Mississippi Health Services, the primary responsibility is to provide nursing care, support the medical plan of care, and maintain patient records in compliance with hospital policies and procedures. LPNs also offer patient and family teaching for continuing care during and after discharge, working under stressful situations to ensure quality care for patients across various age groups.***JOB FUNCTIONS*****Patient Care:** • Provides a wide variety of nursing activities to support the medical plan of care in compliance with hospital/departmental policies and procedures. **Documentation:** • Assist in maintaining patient records, unit records and reports. • Contributes to nursing care plan. **Teaching:** • Provides patient/family teaching necessary for continuing care during and after discharge. ***Knowledge Skills and Abilities*** • Must meet continuing education requirements. • Maintains knowledge and resources necessary to provide care for adolescent, newborn/infant, adult and geriatrics patients. • Must organize and prioritize work assignments. • Delegates assignments appropriately to nursing assistants, unit secretaries. • Assist new employees in their orientation. • Required to project a positive image of the unit to all customers. • Maintain a good working relationship with Medical Staff, unit personnel and all ancillary departments. • Demonstrate 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**Salary Range:**$19.24-$24.05## **Education:**High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate | Required**Certifications:**Licensed Practical Nurse (AL) - AL Board of Nursing, Licensed Practical Nurse (MS) - MS Board of NursingNorth 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.