LPN-Expanded II - NM Emergency Room BMH North MS

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Oxford, MS seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, focusing on IV therapy administration and patient education.

The role requires IV therapy training per BON, MS-IV certification, LPN license, and BLS within 14 days of hire; strong computer literacy is preferred. Work will involve collaboration with the nursing team to ensure safe, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• IV therapy knowledge or training per BON requirements.
• Proficiency with computer systems and patient records.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and collaborates with the registered nurse.
• Collects patient data and assists in planning and implementing patient care.
• Administers medications and IV therapies as prescribed.
• Provides patient teaching and participates in continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

LPN license

MS-IV Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

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.

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

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.

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy

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