Clpn

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc

United States

On-site

USD 27,000 - 33,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services seeks an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing care, support the medical plan of care, and maintain patient records in line with hospital policies. LPNs also offer patient and family teaching for continuing care during and after discharge.

Work shifts are Monday–Thursday 8:00am–5:00pm and Friday 8:00am–12:00pm at the Ecru Children’s Clinic, with continuing education requirements and strong teamwork with staff across departments.

Qualifications

Must meet continuing education requirements.
Maintains knowledge and resources 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.
Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Provides a wide variety of nursing activities to support the medical plan of care in compliance with hospital/departmental policies and procedures.
Assist in maintaining patient records, unit records and reports.
Contributes to nursing care plan.
Provides patient/family teaching necessary for continuing care during and after discharge.

Skills

Nursing care

Documentation

Patient education

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate

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