LPN

LE101 North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Certified Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support the medical plan of care by performing a broad range of nursing functions, documenting care, teaching patients and families, and administering IV therapy under hospital guidelines.

The role emphasizes age-appropriate care, teamwork with medical staff, and maintaining a positive unit image while adapting to changing patient needs and priorities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate.
• CPR and LPN certifications required (MS).

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide variety of nursing functions to support the medical plan of care in compliance with hospital/departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain patient records through daily nursing summaries, Medicare charting, acute care charting and accurate medication administration records.
• Contribute to nursing care plan.
• Provide patient/family teaching necessary for continuing care during and after discharge.
• Perform IV therapy according to hospital guidelines.
• Maintain knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care.
• Organize and prioritize work assignments; delegate to nursing assistants as appropriate.
• Assist new employees in their orientation.
• Project a positive image of the unit to all customers and maintain good relations with staff.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Teaching

IV therapy

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate

Job description

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Department: 10036810 Retina Clinic

Work Shift: 7:30am - 4:30 pm

Job Description

The Certified LPN at North Mississippi Health Services plays a vital role in providing a wide variety of nursing functions to support the medical plan of care, adhering to hospital/departmental policies and procedures. Their responsibilities include patient care, documentation, teaching, and performing IV therapy, ensuring age-appropriate care and maintaining positive relations with patients, families, and medical staff. The LPN must possess problem-solving skills to handle stressful situations and respond to changing patient needs effectively.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Patient Care: Provides a wide variety of nursing functions to support the medical plan of care in compliance with hospital/departmental policies and procedures.
• Documentation: Assist in maintaining patient records through daily nursing summaries, Medicare charting, acute care charting and accurate medication administration records.
• Documentation: Contributes to nursing care plan.
• Teaching: Provides patient/family teaching necessary for continuing care during and after discharge.
• IV Therapy: Performs IV therapy utilizing hospital guidelines.
• Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Maintains knowledge and skills necessary to provide age appropriate care.
• Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Must complete 24-32 hours orientation MIS computer training.
• Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Must organize and prioritize work assignments.
• Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Delegates assignments appropriately to nursing assistants.
• Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Assists new employees in their orientation.
• Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Required to project positive image of the unit to all customers.
• Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Maintains a good working relationship with medical staff, unit personnel and all ancillary departments.
• Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.

NOTE: Physical Demands

• Standing. Constantly
• Walking. Constantly
• Sitting. occasionally
• Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
• Climbing. occasionally
• Balancing. occasionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. occasionally
• Reaching/Over Head Work. occasionally
• Grasping. Frequently
• Speaking. Constantly
• Hearing. Constantly
• Repetitive Motions. Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently

Salary Range

$19.24 - $28.85

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate

Required Certifications

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - CPR, Certified Licensed Practical Nurse (MS) - MS Board of Nursing, Licensed Practical Nurse (MS) - MS Board of Nursing North Mississippi Health Services

Company Overview

North Mississippi Health Services is a large rural health care system with state-of-the-art facilities in Mississippi and Alabama. We have career opportunities ranging from inpatient hospital care to 70+ rural health and specialty clinics, a variety of outpatient, women’s and behavioral health services and many additional support services. Our team of over 7,000 works together every day toward our shared mission – to continuously improve the health of the people of our region.