LPN-Night Shift

Jasper General Hospital; Bay Springs (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Jasper General Hospital is seeking a dedicated night shift healthcare professional to monitor resident conditions, administer medications, and coordinate with the RN team from 7pm to 7am. The role requires timely reporting of changes, accurate charting, and adherence to facility protocols.

The position involves assisting residents with daily activities, responding to emergencies, and supervising nursing assistants to ensure high-quality patient care during night hours.

Qualifications

• Must be able to care for residents and monitor conditions.
• Knowledge of medication use and reactions for residents.
• Able to respond to emergencies and follow facility procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor resident condition and promptly notify RN Supervisor, charge nurse, or physician of changes.
• Document medications, procedures, and resident condition per facility protocol.
• Receive verbal and phone orders from physicians/nurse practitioners and transcribe accordingly.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living and mobility as needed.
• Check vital signs and document findings.
• Make rounds on assigned unit and report discrepancies or incidents.
• Requisition medications and supplies to ensure adequate stock.
• Communicate needs of residents to other departments when necessary.
• Supervise care given by nursing assistants.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Vital signs

Emergency response

Documentation

Communication

Job description

Night Shift 7pm-7am

• Ability to monitor resident condition and notify RN Supervisor, charge nurse, and/or physician promptly of changes in resident conditions. Notifies sponsor/next of kin according to facility protocol.
• Knowledge of the intended use and negative reactions of medications ordered for residents.
• Aware of emergency procedures of this facility in the event of cardiac arrest, diabetic reactions, airway obstruction, respiratory arrest/distress, seizures, head injuries, and fractures.
• Respond promptly to all emergencies.
• Respond promptly and investigate all alarms on unit.
• Follow instructions given by the RN for resident care.
• Ability to document medications, procedures, and resident condition per facility protocol.
• Ability to receive verbal and phone orders from physicians/nurse practitioner and transcribe accordingly.
• Communicate the needs of resident to other departments when necessary.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living when needed, including personal care, transfer, eating, and elimination.
• Competent in checking vital signs and documentation/reporting.
• Make rounds on assigned unit per facility protocol.
• Investigate all accidents and complete required forms/documentation.
• Report all discrepancies found with a medication, treatment plan, and physician orders.
• Requisition medications and supplies to ensure adequate supply.
• Communicate policy and safety concerns to RN or Administration for Quality Assurance purposes.
• Supervise care given by nursing assistants.