LPN-Expanded II- Med/Surg 9T

Baptist Memorial Health; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (or equivalent) to provide patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role includes administering intravenous therapy and medications, while adhering to state Board of Nursing rules and protecting patient autonomy and rights.

Responsibilities include collaborating with the RN, collecting data, planning and implementing care, teaching patients, and participating in initiatives to improve care delivery and ongoing

Qualifications

• Computer literacy is required.
• IV therapy training per BON requirements across states (AR/TN/MS).
• Successful completion of an IV therapy program or BON-defined course in each state.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and collaborates with the professional registered nurse.
• Collects patient data as part of care planning.
• Assists in planning patient care.
• Assists in implementing patient care as directed.
• Assists with evaluating the plan of care.
• Administers prescribed medications.
• Administers intravenous medications as per BON rules.
• Performs intravenous therapy according to state boards.
• Provides patient and group teaching.
• Participates in activities to improve health care delivery.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

IV therapy training per BON requirements

IV therapy program or course (state boards 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