LPN-Expanded II - ED - Desoto

Baptist; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Mississippi is seeking an LPN to provide patient care under RN supervision. The role includes administering medications, delivering IV therapy, and maintaining patient autonomy and dignity while supporting care plans.

The position requires LPN licensure, BLS within 14 days, and MS-IV/BON-aligned IV training with ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• LPN license required.
• MS-IV certification required.
• TN/AR IV training per BON rules.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and collaborates with professional registered nurse.
• 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.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient care planning

Medication administration

IV therapy administration

Patient education

Education

IV therapy training per BON

TN: 6 months IV experience

MS-IV program training per BON

Job description

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
• 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

Experience

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.

Training

Special Skills

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