IV Therapy LPN — Expanded Care Role

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Calhoun City (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to provide patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. The role supports intravenous therapy and medication administration in accordance with state boards and BON guidelines.

Responsibilities include data collection, care planning, and patient education to ensure dignity and autonomy. Requires IV therapy training and active LPN licensure with MS-IV certification, plus BLS within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• AR, TN, MS BON IV therapy training requirements implied by state rules.
• BLS certification required within 14 days of hire.
• LPN licensure and MS-IV certification required per state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and collaborates with the professional registered nurse.
• Collects patient data.
• 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 as per state rules.
• Provides patient teaching and health care delivery improvements.

Skills

IV therapy training

Patient care

Team collaboration

Medical terminology

Education

LPN licensure

MS-IV Certification

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to provide patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. The role supports intravenous therapy and medication administration in accordance with state boards and BON guidelines.

Responsibilities include data collection, care planning, and patient education to ensure dignity and autonomy. Requires IV therapy training and active LPN licensure with MS-IV certification, plus BLS within 14 days of hire.