Licensed Practical Nurse

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc

Tupelo (MS)

On-site

USD 27,000 - 33,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services seeks an experienced LPN to support patient care in the Neurology Consultants Department. The role involves performing nursing duties, documenting care, and teaching patients and families for discharge.

Candidates must hold an LPN license for MS and AL, meet CE requirements, and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with medical staff and patients.

Qualifications

High school diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate is required.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license for MS and AL boards is required.
Must meet continuing education requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide a wide variety of nursing activities to support the medical plan of care following hospital policies.
Assist in maintaining patient records, unit records and reports; contribute to nursing care plan.
Provide patient/family teaching for continuing care during and after discharge.

Skills

IV Therapy

Patient Care

Documentation

Interpersonal Skills

Education

LPN license (MS & AL)

Job description

We believe a career is more than just a career - it's a calling. Our teammates' \"True North\" is what calls them to health care; it's their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Department: 12607153 Neurology Consultants

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Job Description:

The Certified LPN at North Mississippi Health Services plays a vital role in providing a wide variety of nursing functions to support the medical plan of care, adhering to hospital/departmental policies and procedures. Their responsibilities include patient care, documentation, teaching, and performing IV therapy, ensuring age-appropriate care and maintaining positive relations with patients, families, and medical staff. The LPN must possess problem-solving skills to handle stressful situations and respond to changing patient needs effectively.

Patient Care:

Provides a wide variety of nursing activities to support the medical plan of care in compliance with hospital/departmental policies and procedures.

Documentation:

Assist in maintaining patient records, unit records and reports.
Contributes to nursing care plan.

Teaching:

Provides patient/family teaching necessary for continuing care during and after discharge.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Must meet continuing education requirements.
Maintains knowledge and resources necessary to provide care for adolescent, newborn/infant, adult and geriatrics patients.
Must organize and prioritize work assignments.
Delegates assignments appropriately to nursing assistants, unit secretaries.
Assist new employees in their orientation.
Required to project a positive image of the unit to all customers.
Maintain a good working relationship with Medical Staff, unit personnel and all ancillary departments.
Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands