LPN-Expanded II

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Calhoun City (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Mississippi seeks an LPN to provide patient care under RN supervision, including IV therapy administration. You will monitor patients, assist with care planning, and contribute to safe, compassionate care.

The role requires BON-aligned IV therapy training and MS/LPN licensure, with a focus on patient education and collaboration with the nursing team.

Qualifications

• AR – IV therapy training as required by BON.
• TN – 6 months experience and IV therapy training per BON.
• MS – completion of an IV therapy program per BON.

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 medication as prescribed.
• Administers intravenous medications per BON rules.
• Performs IV therapy according to BON rules.
• Provides and reinforces patient teaching.
• Participates in activities to improve healthcare delivery.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

AR IV therapy training

TN IV therapy experience

MS IV therapy education

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.

Education

• 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

• Computer literacy

Licensure

• 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