LPN

Healthier-Mississippi-People-LLC; Madison (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthier Mississippi People LLC in Mississippi is seeking an LPN/LVN to assist in direct patient care, administer treatments, monitor plans, and participate in expanded IV therapy duties as required by the clinical area. The role supports the medical center’s mission and involves collaborating with supervisors and nursing staff to maintain quality patient care.

Education: graduate of an accredited LPN/LVN program; licensure in Mississippi; IV therapy certification if required; PALS within 90

Qualifications

• Knowledge of patient care procedures and protocols.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Ability to work with computer systems/tools.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient care by executing and administering treatments as directed by supervisor.
• Reports patient issues to supervisor and staff.
• Maintains accurate patient records (charts, schedules, procedures, medication history).
• Educates patients and families per plan of care.
• Expands role in IV therapy where required by clinical area.
• Serves on nursing councils/committees to improve patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care procedures

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Computer systems & programs

Education

LPN/LVN diploma

IV therapy certification

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.

Knowledge, Skills, and 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.

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

Graduate of LPN/LVN program approved by the Mississippi Board of Nursing. 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