CLPN PRN

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Tupelo, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc. seeks a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Oncology Clinic in Tupelo, MS. The role supports patient care, documentation, and teaching within a outpatient clinic setting.

Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with responsibilities including IV therapy and collaborative care with the medical team. The ideal candidate will hold an LPN license, have a High School Diploma or GED, and demonstrate strong communication skills and

Qualifications

• LPN licensure required; valid license to practice as an LPN.
• High school diploma or GED required; Project Search graduate acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and support following the medical plan of care.
• Maintain documentation and nursing notes; administer medications and IV therapy.
• Educate patients and families about care plans and discharge instructions.

Education

High School Diploma / GED

LPN Licensure (Alabama Board of Nursing)

Job description

## CLPN PRNApply: On-site: Tupelo - North MS Hematology & Oncology/Bridgepoint: Variable time: Posted 4 Days Ago: JR100403We 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:**10927242 Oncology Clinic**Work Shift:**PRN CLPN position with clinic hours Monday through Friday from 8am to 4:30pm.**Job Description:**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. ***Knowledge Skills and Abilities*** • Maintains knowledge and skills necessary to provide age appropriate care • Must complete 24-32 hours orientation MIS computer training. • Must organize and prioritize work assignments • Delegates assignments appropriately to nursing assistants • Assists new employees in their orientation. • Required to project positive image of the unit to all customers • Maintains a good working relationship with medical staff, unit personnel and all ancillary departments • Demonstrates 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 - $28.85## **Education:**High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate | Required**Certifications:**DNU CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation - CPR - CPR, DNU LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure - DNU Alabama Board of Nursing - DNU Alabama Board of Nursing