Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Full Time | Days - Comprehensive Rehab Unit

Singing River Health System; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Singing River Health System is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide skilled nursing care at the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center in Pascagoula. The LPN follows a care plan under a Nurse Practitioner or Physician and adheres to infection control standards and hospital policies.

Qualifications include MS LPN licensure, BCLS, and de-escalation training within 90 days. About 6 months of nursing experience is preferred, and duties may include collaboration with the Patient Care Manager

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited School of Nursing program for Licensed Practical Nursing.
• Current State of Mississippi license as LPN; expanded role licensure preferred.
• BCLS certification required upon hire or transfer.
• Must complete de-escalation training within 90 days of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care per predefined standards and plan of care.
• Adhere to MS Nurse Practice Act and infection control guidelines.
• Work with Nurse Practitioner or Physician to implement care plans.
• Follow Singing River Health System policies and procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

De-escalation

Education

LPN license (Mississippi)

Job description

At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day. With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.

Shift: 7AM-7PM

Location: Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center, Singing River Pascagoula Hospital

Job Description Summary Job Description

Position Overview:

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides skilled technical nursing care to patients according to predefined standards and a plan of care established by a Nurse Practitioner or Physician. Assumes other duties as assigned. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides care utilizing the MS Nurse Practice Act, the CDC Guidelines for Infection Control, and Singing River Health System Departments of Nursing Plan for Provision of Care, Treatment and Services. As such, this performance evaluation is based on these standards. Expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees. Expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees.

DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Education:

Graduate of accredited School of Nursing program for Licensed Practical Nursing.

License:

Current State of Mississippi licensed as an LPN required; expanded role licensure preferred.

Certifications:

Required to complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer. Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.

Experience:

6 months nursing experience preferred

Reports to:

Patient Care Manager

Supervises:

Assigned personnel

Physical Demands:

Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard. Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision. Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.

Mental Demands:

Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations

Special Demands:

Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word. Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.

If you’re looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you’ve found it.

Let’s do big things together.

Singing River is both a mission-driven healthcare provider and one of the largest employers on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We offer best-of-industry benefits, scheduling options, and professional pathways for our employees. Within each of our three hospitals and 50+ primary care and specialty clinics, you'll find a team devoted to quality, teamwork, and service.