CLPN, Fulton FMC

North Mississippi Health Services; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support its patient care teams. The LPN will perform a broad range of nursing functions, assist with the medical plan of care, and ensure adherence to hospital policies.

Responsibilities include documenting patient information, teaching patients and families, and administering IV therapy under supervision. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with current state license.
• Experience in hospital/acute care is preferred.
• Ability to perform IV therapy and ensure patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to support the medical plan of care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Educate patients and families for continuity of care.
• Perform IV therapy following hospital guidelines.

Skills

Patient care

IV therapy

Documentation

Patient teaching

Team collaboration

Job description

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 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.