LPN-Expanded II - ED - Desoto

Baptist Memorial Health; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health in Mississippi seeks a licensed practical nurse to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. The role administers IV therapies and medications per state BON rules, supporting patient autonomy and dignity. Other duties include teaching patients and collaborating to improve care delivery.

The position emphasizes compliance with BON standards, BIS and IV therapy training, and active participation in ongoing education to enhance care quality.

Qualifications

• IV therapy training according to BON requirements.
• Successful completion of IV therapy training per state BON rules.

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 IV medications as allowed by BON.
• Performs IV therapy per BON guidelines.
• Provides and reinforces patient teaching.
• Participates in activities to improve health care delivery.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

IV therapy training (BON)

Nursing education program

Job description

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

• 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