CLPN

LE111 Pontotoc Health Services, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing care, support the plan of care, and maintain patient records in accordance with hospital policies. The role includes patient and family teaching for continued care during and after discharge.

The LPN works under stress to ensure quality care across age groups, with responsibilities spanning documentation, care planning, and collaboration with Medical Staff and ancillary teams.

Qualifications

• Must meet continuing education requirements.
• Maintain knowledge to provide care for adolescents, newborns, adults and geriatrics.
• Organize and prioritize work assignments.
• Delegate to nursing assistants and unit staff.
• Assist orientation of new employees.
• Project a positive image of the unit to customers.
• Maintain good working relationships with Medical Staff and other departments.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Continuing education

Adolescent & geriatric care

Prioritization & organization

Delegation to CNAs

Orientation support

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job 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. Department: 42309750 Ecru Children's Clinic Work Shift: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm Friday - 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 Nursing

North 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. Our team of over 7,000 works together every day toward our shared mission – to continuously improve the health of the people of our region.