LPN

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Columbus, Mississippi is seeking qualified nursing staff to provide direct patient care under supervision. You will collect patient data, assist in planning and implementing care, administer medications, and reinforce education for patients and families.

Ideal candidates will hold an LPN license and maintain BLS certification. This role emphasizes compassionate patient-centered care and ongoing professional development within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• LPN licensure required.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

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.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Computer Literacy

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

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• BLS Certification Within 14 Days of Hire; LPN