LPN - Compassionate Long-Term Care Nurse

Ascent Healthcare Management; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascent Healthcare Management in Mississippi is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to deliver nursing care and active treatment for clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities in long-term supports. The role requires adherence to the Nurse Practice Act and facility policies.

You will work under supervision of the Director of Nursing, perform data collection, implement care plans, supervise staff in certain situations, ensure documentation accuracy, and participate in ensuring

Qualifications

• Graduation from a basic educational program in practical (vocational) nursing.
• Current license to practice in the state.
• A minimum of one year nursing experience in a long-term or acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers nursing care to clients requiring long-term supports.
• Collects client data, makes observations, and reports pertinent information.
• Implements the client plan of care and evaluates client response.
• Directs and supervises care given by other personnel in selected situations.
• Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements and equipment.

Skills

Nursing care

Clinical assessment

Supervision

Education

Graduation from practical nursing program

Job description

Ascent Healthcare Management in Mississippi is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to deliver nursing care and active treatment for clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities in long-term supports. The role requires adherence to the Nurse Practice Act and facility policies.

You will work under supervision of the Director of Nursing, perform data collection, implement care plans, supervise staff in certain situations, ensure documentation accuracy, and participate in ensuring