LPN-PRN $27/hr 8 hour shift

Acadia; Magee (MS); Vor Ort; USD 35.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Acadia is seeking a dedicated LPN/LVN to provide nursing care and services in Magee, Mississippi. Responsibilities include monitoring patient health, administering care per nursing standards, and ensuring patient safety. The ideal candidate will have a current nursing license and experience in clinical settings.

Join a team committed to exceptional care, demonstrating empathy and professionalism towards patients. This role requires effective communication skills and the ability to address patient concerns promptly.

Qualifikationen

• One or more years of nursing experience in a clinical area preferred.
• Current LPN/LVN license as required by the state.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.

Aufgaben

• Monitor patient health and administer basic care.
• Communicate therapeutically with patients and staff.
• Ensure safe delivery of medication.

Kenntnisse

Patient care

Communication

Customer service

Clinical proficiency

Ausbildung

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

Jobbeschreibung

PURPOSE STATEMENT

Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice, as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Monitor patient health and administer basic care utilizing the nursing process within the LPN/LVN scope of practice in carrying out care plan objectives and goals.
• Role model expectations related to customer service and demonstrates a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety.
• Collaborate with others to ensure that patients’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and, when they are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve customer complaints.
• Provide for the basic comfort of patient, implement nursing interventions identified in the plan of care that is individualized to their needs.
• Apply appropriate interventions to progress the patient towards wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
• Discuss the care provided with patient and listen to their concerns. Report status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patient, visitors, coworkers and others involved in the patient’s treatment in an effective manner.
• Provide for the safe delivery of medication in accordance with policies and procedures, physician’s orders and/or current practice.
• Maintain standards of professional nursing practice in accordance with facility policy and procedures, other external governing and credentialing bodies, performance improvement standards and psychiatric nursing standards.
• Responsible for thorough, accurate reporting and documentation of the patient symptoms, responses and progress.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.
• One or more years of nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

• Current LPN/LVN license as required by state.
• CPR and de‑escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

This job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job; management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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