LPN-Expanded II

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Booneville (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Mississippi seeks a licensed practical nurse or IV therapy–focused caregiver to provide patient-centered care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will administer IV medications, participate in planning and implementing care, and reinforce health teaching to patients and families.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the nursing team, adherence to BON rules, and ongoing education to improve health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Computer literacy required.
• IV therapy training credentials must meet BON minimums.
• TN/AR/MS IV therapy training per state boards required.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and collaborates with the professional registered nurse.
• Collects patient data.
• Assists in planning patient care.
• Assists in implementing patient care as directed.
• Assists with evaluating the plan of care.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Administers intravenous medications following BON rules.
• Performs intravenous therapy according to BON guidelines.
• Provides and reinforces patient teaching.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

IV therapy training

Board-approved IV therapy course

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

Provides patient care as directed by the professional registered nurse and is accountable for own actions under this direction. Administers intravenous therapy according to state board of nursing rules, regulations, and position statements. 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

• Communicates and collaborates with professional registered nurse
• Collects patient data.
• Assists in planning patient care.
• Assists in implementing patient care as directed.
• Assists with evaluating the plan of care.
• Administers medication as prescribed.
• Administers intravenous medications according to State Board of Nursing rules and regulations.
• Performs intravenous therapy according to State Board of Nursing rules and regulations.
• 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

Education

Minimum Required

• AR – meets minimum IV therapy training requirements according to BON. TN - 6 months experience required and successful completion of intravenous therapy training according to BON. MS – successful completion of education and training provided by an IV integrated accredited nursing program or Board approved IV therapy course.

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy

Licensure

Minimum Required

• BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE; LPN; MS-IV Certification required; TN & AR-IV course/training as defined by the state boards of nursing