IV Therapy LPN - Direct Patient Care Pro

Healthier Mississippi People; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthier Mississippi People seeks an LPN to assist in direct patient care, administer treatments, and monitor plans under supervision. The role includes participation in IV therapy as permitted and collaboration with the clinical team to ensure quality patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient records, educating patients and families, and contributing to council or project teams to enhance patient care and service standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of patient care procedures and protocols.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills and teamwork ability.
• Knowledge of computer systems, tools, and programs.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient care by executing and administering treatments and procedures directed by supervisor.
• Reports to supervisor and other staff any patient issues and concerns.
• Maintains accurate patient records (e.g. charts, schedules, procedures, medication/treatment history).
• Educates patients and family members in accordance with established plan of care.
• Functions in expanded role of IV therapy as required by clinical area, per regulatory standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care procedures

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Computer systems proficiency

Education

LPN certification (IV therapy)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Healthier Mississippi People seeks an LPN to assist in direct patient care, administer treatments, and monitor plans under supervision. The role includes participation in IV therapy as permitted and collaboration with the clinical team to ensure quality patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient records, educating patients and families, and contributing to council or project teams to enhance patient care and service standards.