LPN: Patient Care & Teaching

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Brandon (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Baptist Memorial Health Care system in Brandon, MS seeks a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to provide patient-centered care under direction, support patient autonomy and dignity, and participate in care planning.

Responsibilities include data collection, assisting with care plans, administering prescribed medications, educating patients and families, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. On-site role with hospital team collaboration.

Qualifications

• LPN licensure required.
• Basic computer literacy.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Collects patient data.
• Assists in planning patient care.
• Implements patient care as directed.
• Assists with evaluating the plan of care.
• Administers medication as prescribed.
• 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

Computer literacy

BLS

Job description

The Baptist Memorial Health Care system in Brandon, MS seeks a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to provide patient-centered care under direction, support patient autonomy and dignity, and participate in care planning.

Responsibilities include data collection, assisting with care plans, administering prescribed medications, educating patients and families, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. On-site role with hospital team collaboration.