LPN

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Mississippi is seeking a licensed practical nurse to provide patient care under direction, supporting patient autonomy and dignity while delivering safe, compassionate care in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes data collection, care planning, medication administration, patient teaching, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team; strong EHR skills and empathy are essential and flexibility to work varied shifts is expected.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited LPN program and licensure.
• Strong observational and clinical skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under pressure.
• Empathy, professionalism, and excellent interpersonal communication.
• Flexibility to work varied hours and adapt to different healthcare environments.
• Computer literacy.

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

Observational skills

Clinical skills

Interpersonal communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Empathy

EHR proficiency

Education

LPN program completion

Tools

EHR software

Job description

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

preferably at least 1 year of clinic experience

Minimum Required

Completion of an accredited LPN program and licensure.

Strong Observational And Clinical Skills.

Ability to follow instructions and work under pressure.

Empathy, professionalism, and excellent interpersonal communication

Flexibility to work varied hours and adapt to different healthcare environments

Preferred/Desired

Education

Completion of an accredited LPN program

Preferred/Desired

Minimum Required

Training

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Compassion and empathy toward patients

Critical thinking and problem-solving

Proficiency in electronic health records and medical software

Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• Computer Literacy

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• BLS Certification Within 14 Days of Hire; LPN