LPN-Expanded II M/S 5th Floor 7P-7A (FT)

Baptist; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus, MS - Baptist facility seeks an LPN Expanded II on the Medical Surgical Unit (5th Floor) for full-time night shift. Provides patient care under a registered nurse, administers medications and IV therapy, and supports patient education and care planning.

Responsibilities include collaboration with nursing staff, care plan implementation, and participation in quality improvement activities. Requires BON-compliant IV training and MS-IV certification.

Qualifications

• LPN licensure must be active for practice.
• MS-IV Certification or equivalent IV therapy training required.
• IV therapy training completed per state BON standards.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and collaborates with the registered nurse.
• Plans and contributes to patient care.
• Assists with implementing and evaluating care plans.
• Administers meds as prescribed.
• Performs IV therapy under BON guidelines.
• Provides patient teaching and health care information.
• Participates in initiatives to improve care delivery.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Communication

Care planning

Medication administration

Education

LPN licensure

Job description

LPN-Expanded II M/S 5th Floor 7P-7A (FT)

Columbus, MS, United States

Job Info

• Job Identification 39332
• Job Category NURSING
• Business Unit BMH Golden Triangle Hospital
• Department Medical Surgical Unit

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
• 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