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

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

Job summary

Baptist in Mississippi seeks a licensed practical nurse to provide patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, administering medications and IV therapy per state rules. The role emphasizes patient education and adherence to nursing standards in a care-focused environment.

You will participate in care planning, contribute to evaluating plans, and engage in ongoing education to improve health care delivery.

Qualifications

• Requires BON-compliant IV therapy training for state(s) involved.
• LPN or RN with IV therapy certification per BON requirements.
• Successful completion of state IV therapy training programs.

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
• Performs intravenous therapy according to State Board of Nursing rules
• 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

Communication

Collaboration

Care planning

Patient education

Teaching patients

Continuous education

Education

IV therapy 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