Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Internal Medicine Pearl

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Pearl (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Pearl, MS is seeking a licensed practical nurse to provide patient care under supervision, support health and healing, and uphold patient autonomy and dignity.

You will collect data, assist in planning and implementing care, administer medications, educate patients and families, and participate in ongoing education and quality improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• LPN licensure required and current in Mississippi.
• Basic computer literacy and familiarity with patient data entry.
• BLS certification preferred or required.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Overview

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

• Collects patient data.
• 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.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Education

Preferred/Desired

Training

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy BLS , LPN

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• LPN