LPN

Healthier-Mississippi-People-LLC; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthier-Mississippi-People-LLC in Mississippi Gulfport seeks an LPN with IV therapy experience to support direct patient care and IV procedures. You will document treatments, educate families, and collaborate with the care team.

Responsibilities include assisting with treatments, maintaining records, and participating in councils or projects to improve patient care. PALS within 90 days is required where applicable.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of patient care procedures and protocols.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Ability to use computer systems and software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care by executing treatments and procedures per supervisor.
• Educate patients and families according to plan of care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and charts.
• Report patient issues to supervisor and staff.
• Serve on committees or task forces to improve care.
• Perform duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care procedures

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

LPN license

PALS certification

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

Assists in providing direct care to assigned patients. Administers and monitors treatments in accordance with current treatment plan or as directly by the supervisor. Performs work that reflects substantial variety and moderate complexity. Practices in expanded role of IV therapy in accordance with state regulations if required by the clinical area. To perform job duties in accordance with the medical center's purpose.

Responsibilities:

Assists with patient care by executing and administering treatments and procedures directed by supervisor.

Reports to supervisor and other staff any patient issues and concerns.

Maintains accurate patient records (e.g. charts, schedules, procedures, medication /treatment history, etc.)

Educates patients and family members in accordance with established plan of care.

Functions in expanded role of IV therapy in accordance with regulatory standards, if required by clinical area.

Serves on at least one nursing council, hospital, or medical center committee, task force, or project team to improve patient care or work area demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to bio-hazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, frequent lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, frequent climbing, frequent crawling, frequent crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, constant pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, occasional sitting, constant standing, constant twisting, and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Requirements

Education & Experience

LPN certified in IV therapy, if required by the clinical area. Certifications, licenses or registration required: valid LPN license; LPN certified in IV therapy, if required by clinical area. PALS within 90 days of hire

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of patient care procedures and protocols. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Knowledge and understanding of computer systems tools and programs. Ability to work in a team environment.