LPN-Expanded II - Med/Surg 9 Tower- PT

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health is seeking an LPN/LVN or similar role to provide nursing support, including IV therapy, under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will collect patient data, assist in planning and implementing care, and administer medications as directed by BON regulations to ensure patient safety and quality care.

The role emphasizes collaboration with RNs, patient teaching, and participation in ongoing education to improve health outcomes across settings.

Qualifications

• AR: IV therapy training per BON requirements.
• TN: 6 months IV therapy experience and BON training.
• MS: completion of approved IV therapy program or course.

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 BON rules.
• Provides and reinforces patient teaching.
• Participates in activities to improve health care delivery.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

IV therapy training per BON requirements

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

Experience

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

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.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy

Preferred/Desired

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

Preferred/Desired