LPN

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Senior Services in Gulfport, MS is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the 7pm–7am shift Friday to Sunday. You will assist the professional nurse in planning, directing and supervising resident care, and provide direct nursing care to residents.

You will supervise nursing assistants and orderlies, ensuring care aligns with applicable rules and hospital policies to maximize residents' wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years old.
• LPN degree from an accredited nursing program.
• Reasonable accommodation provided to enable performance of duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist the professional nurse in planning, directing and supervising resident care.
• Provide direct nursing care to residents.
• Supervise day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants and orderlies.
• Adhere to state and federal rules and facility policies.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing supervision

Education

LPN degree

Job description

• Location Gulfport, MS, 39503,United States
• Employee Type Reg Full Time- Non-Exempt
• Manage Others Yes

Description

The duties and responsibilities of the Licensed Practical Nurse (7pm-7am Friday-Sunday) include assisting the professional nurse in the planning, directing and supervising of resident care, providing direct nursing care to residents and to supervising the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants and orderlies within the Methodist Senior Services. Such care and supervision will be in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations and as outlined in established policies and procedures at Methodist Senior Services, to maximize fulfilling the care-giving needs of residents. The person(s) holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

At least six months experience working in a hospital, long term care facility, or other health care institution, with training or experience implementing total patient care and care planning, and in making sound nursing judgments; will have taken courses in nursing management or supervision and in rehabilitative and restorative nursing; hold membership in professional association(s).

Minimum Qualifications

Must be at least 19 years of age. LPN degree from an accredited nursing program, college or university.

Reasonable accommodation which does not create undue hardship will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.