LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Medcentris; Jonestown (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Medcentris in Vicksburg, MS is seeking a licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care under supervision of a MD/NP/PA. The role includes administering medications, wound care, ADL assistance, and documentation in the EMR.

The ideal candidate will have graduation from an accredited nursing program, current LPN license, CPR/BLS certification, and be vaccinated for TB and influenza. Travel may be required to clinic locations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Current licensure with the State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners, without restrictions.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• TB and Flu vaccination

Responsibilities

• Observe and report patient condition to supervising MD/NP/PA.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments per plan.
• Assist MD/NP/PA in performing procedures.
• Prepare equipment and maintain aseptic/sterile technique.
• Assist patients with ADLs, including wound care dressing changes.
• May assist with Home to Heal wound care visits.
• Implement nursing component of the plan of care.
• Teach and counsel patients and families per plan.
• Prepare progress notes and document in the EMR.
• Notify supervising clinician of problems in patient living environment.
• Attend case conferences and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Perform routine venipuncture if competency is documented.
• Wound care and dressing changes including advanced dressings.
• Follow orders within the LPN scope and facility standards.
• Complete paperwork daily and document in the EHR.
• Photo documentation of wounds.
• Travel to various clinic locations and home visits may be required.
• Nails trimmed and cleaned; acrylic nails prohibited.
• Adhere to dress code and identification requirements.

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Current state licensure for Practical Nurse (LPN)

CPR/BLS certification

TB and Flu vaccination

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Vicksburg, MS 39180Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health Care

Definition and Role

Performs nursing procedures and direct patient care under the supervision of a MD/NP/PA.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Observes, records and reports to supervising MD/NP/PA, the general physical and mental conditions of the patient, as well as changes in the patient’s condition.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments, in accordance with the plan of treatment, as permitted by State and local regulations.
• Assists the MD/NP/PA in performing specialized procedures.
• Prepares equipment and materials for treatment and adheres to aseptic and/or sterile technique.
• Assists the patient with activities of daily living and in learning appropriate self-care techniques, including wound care dressing changes.
• May occasionally be required to assist with Wound Medicine visits in the home setting through our Home to Heal Program
• Implements the nursing component of the patient’s plan of care.
• Assists the MD/NP/PA in teaching, supervising, and counseling the patient and family members, regarding the nursing care needs of the patient. (Follow-up on the plan developed by the MD/NP/PA).
• Prepare progress notes and clinical notes and incorporate them into the electronic medical record as indicated.
• Notifies MD/NP/PA or charge nurse of any problems identified in patient’s living environment, whether it is acute hospital, LTAC, Nursing home, or patient's home.
• Attends case conferences/interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient’s problems, treatment plans, patient progress and patient’s overall health status.
• May perform routine venipuncture if written documentation of competency is in personnel record. Must demonstrate competency in performing the procedure.
• Performs wound care and dressing changes as directed by the MD/NP/PA. Including competency on advanced wound care dressings. i.e.: TCC, dermal skin substitutes, compression wraps, etc.
• May receive orders from the MD/NP/PA and follow those orders, that are within the realm of practice for an LPN, and within the standards of practice for the facility in which he/she is working in.
• Responsible for “all other duties assigned”.
• Completes any necessary paperwork and turns in on a daily basis as indicated. Including documentation within the company’s EHR.
• Perform photo documentation and picture taking of wounds.
• Travel may be required to various clinic locations and home program visits
• Nails are required to be trimmed and cleaned
• Acrylic nails are prohibited
• Adheres to dress code and wears identification while on duty

QualificationsQualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Current licensure with the State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners, with no restrictions.
• Membership in professional and/or community organizations desirable.
• CPR/BLS required
• TB and Flu vaccination

Physical Requirements

• Mobility and Lifting: Frequent sitting for extended periods of time; frequent standing; frequent lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Lifting, bending, and transferring patients from wheelchair to bed and vice versa.
• Visual: Constant ability to read information, including close up; constant ability to use a computer screen; frequent use of good overall vision, including color perception.
• Dexterity: Constant eye and hand coordination and manual dexterity to write, operate a computer keyboard and finely manipulate small objects.

Emotional/Psychological: Constant ability to make decisions and concentrate.