LPN

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Brandon (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Baptist Memorial Health Care system in Brandon, MS seeks a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to provide patient-centered care under direction, support patient autonomy and dignity, and participate in care planning.

Responsibilities include data collection, assisting with care plans, administering prescribed medications, educating patients and families, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. On-site role with hospital team collaboration.

Qualifications

• LPN licensure required.
• Basic computer literacy.
• BLS certification 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 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.

Skills

Computer literacy

BLS

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