IV Therapy LPN – Advanced Patient Care & Teaching

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Mississippi is seeking an LPN or IV therapy skilled nurse to provide patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role includes administering IV therapy and medications according to state nursing rules and ensuring patient autonomy and dignity.

Responsibilities include data collection, care planning, teaching patients, and participating in ongoing education and quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• AR requires IV therapy training per BON.
• TN requires 6 months IV therapy experience and BON training.
• MS requires completion of an IV therapy program or board-approved course.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and collaborates with the professional registered nurse.
• Collects patient data as directed.
• Assists in planning patient care.
• Assists in implementing patient care as directed.
• Assists with evaluating the plan of care.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Administers intravenous medications according to State Board of Nursing rules and regulations.
• Performs intravenous therapy according to State Board of Nursing rules and regulations.
• Provides and reinforces teaching to patients and groups.
• Participates in activities to improve health care delivery.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

IV therapy training

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Mississippi is seeking an LPN or IV therapy skilled nurse to provide patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role includes administering IV therapy and medications according to state nursing rules and ensuring patient autonomy and dignity.

Responsibilities include data collection, care planning, teaching patients, and participating in ongoing education and quality improvement activities.