CLPN- West Point Primary Care

North Mississippi Health Services; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services seeks a Certified LPN to support the medical plan of care, perform a variety of nursing functions, and adhere to hospital policies. The role focuses on direct patient care, accurate documentation, and IV therapy.

You will teach patients and families about continuing care after discharge, collaborate with the care team, and respond to changing patient needs in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification.
• Experience in hospital patient care and IV therapy preferred.
• Ability to document nursing care and educate patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide variety of nursing functions to support the medical plan of care.
• Maintain patient records through daily nursing summaries and charting.
• Provide patient and family teaching for continuing care during and after discharge.
• Perform IV therapy according to hospital guidelines.

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.