CLPN, West Tupelo FMC

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education

403B Retirement Plan with Employer Mat

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc. seeks a Certified LPN to support the medical plan of care with a broad range of nursing functions, patient care, and IV therapy.

You will document in patient records and participate in teaching patients and families, ensuring age-appropriate care and collaboration with the medical team. The role requires LPN licensure, CPR certification, and an Associate Degree in Nursing, with a strong emphasis on organization and positive patient relations.

Qualifications

• Must be LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse with state licensure.
• CPR certification is required.
• Associates of Nursing is required.
• High School Diploma or GED or higher is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides a wide variety of nursing functions to support the medical plan of care in compliance with hospital/departmental policies and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining patient records through daily nursing summaries, Medicare charting, acute care charting and accurate medication administration records.
• Contributes to nursing care plan.
• Provides patient/family teaching necessary for continuing care during and after discharge.
• Performs IV therapy utilizing hospital guidelines.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Teaching

IV therapy

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Associates of Nursing

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MIS computer training

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.

Job Description

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.
  
• QUALIFICATIONS
• Education
• Other (Experience) Must meet continuing education requirements as defined. Required
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent High School Diploma or GED Equivalent. Required
• Licenses and Certifications
• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
• Work Experience
• 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
• Standing. Constantly
• Walking. Constantly
• Sitting. Occassionally
• Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
• Climbing. Occassionally
• Balancing. Occassionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Occassionally
• Reaching/Over Head Work. Occassionally
• Grasping. Frequently
• Speaking. Constantly
• Hearing. Constantly
• Repetitive Motions. Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently
• Benefits A****vailable
• Continuing Education
• 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
• Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Benefits
• License+ Certification Reimbursement
• Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• Other:
• Early Access to Earned Wages
• Tuition Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Paid Time Away
• Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers

Requirements

The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description.

Licenses

You must have the following licenses to apply:

Certified LPN

Education

You must have the following education to apply:

Associates of Nursing

You must have a High School Diploma or GED or higher