Impactful LPN: Patient Care & Family Teaching

LE113 North Mississippi Medical Clinics, Inc.; Amory (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support the medical plan of care and maintain patient records in a fast-paced hospital environment in Amory, Mississippi.

You will provide patient and family teaching for continuing care during and after discharge, while collaborating with physicians and other nurses to ensure quality care across age groups.

Qualifications

• Must meet continuing education requirements.
• Maintains knowledge to provide care for adolescent, newborn/infant, adult and geriatric patients.
• Must organize and prioritize work assignments.
• Delegates assignments appropriately to nursing assistants, unit secretaries.
• Assist new employees in their orientation.
• Project a positive image of the unit to all customers.
• Maintain good working relationships with Medical Staff and departments.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides a wide variety of nursing activities to support the medical plan of care.
• Assist in maintaining patient records, unit records and reports.
• Provides patient/family teaching for continuing care during and after discharge.

Skills

Continuing education

Geriatrics care

Prioritization

Delegation

Orientation

Professional image

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

LPN license

Job description

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support the medical plan of care and maintain patient records in a fast-paced hospital environment in Amory, Mississippi.

You will provide patient and family teaching for continuing care during and after discharge, while collaborating with physicians and other nurses to ensure quality care across age groups.