Licensed Practical Nurse

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Jackson, MS is seeking staff to provide patient care under supervision. You will assist in planning and implementing care, evaluate the plan, administer medications as prescribed, and educate patients and groups. You will also participate in efforts to improve health care delivery and engage in ongoing education opportunities.

The role emphasizes patient autonomy, dignity, and rights, with duties assigned as part of a directed care team.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning patient care.
• Implements patient care as directed.
• Assists with evaluating the plan of care.
• Administers medication as prescribed.
• Provides and reinforces the teaching of individuals and groups of patients.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.

Job description

Provides patient care as directed and is accountable for own actions under provided direction. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing and delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning patient care.
• Implements patient care as directed.
• Assists with evaluating the plan of care.
• Administers medication as prescribed.
• Provides and reinforces the teaching of individuals and groups of patients.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.