Med/Surg LPN 5th Floor

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking an LPN to provide essential nursing care under the supervision of RNs and the healthcare team.

The role includes assessing patients, administering medications, and implementing care plans to ensure safe, high-quality care in accordance with state regulations and nursing standards. The LPN will document care, educate patients and families, and participate in infection control and safety protocols while supporting the care team in achieving positive

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting required.
• Strong knowledge of nursing principles, medication administration, and patient care practices.
• Proficiency in patient assessment, monitoring, and documentation.
• Excellent communication skills for interactions with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision, monitor vital signs and assist with activities of daily living.
• Conduct focused patient assessments and report changes to the team.
• Administer medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed, ensuring safety.
• Assist in development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans.
• Document patient care, interventions, and observations in the medical record.
• Educate patients and families on health maintenance and post-discharge care.
• Maintain infection control and safety protocols.
• Assist with basic procedures such as wound care and specimen collection.
• Participate in orientation and training of new staff or nursing students.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care.
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies for patient care.

Skills

Nursing basics

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Documentation

Communication

Education

LPN/LVN license

BCLS certification

Job description

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides essential nursing care to patients under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and in collaboration with the healthcare team. The LPN supports patient care by conducting assessments, administering medications, and implementing care plans. This role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality care in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, professional standards, and state regulations while contributing to positive patient outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of an RN, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and responding to patient needs.
• Conducts focused patient assessments, identifying and reporting changes in patient conditions to the appropriate team members.
• Administers medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed, ensuring compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and safety protocols.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient care, interventions, and observations in the medical record.
• Educates patients and families on health maintenance, medication management, and post-discharge care.
• Ensures adherence to infection control protocols, safety standards, and healthcare regulations.
• Assists with basic procedures such as wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection within the scope of practice.
• Participates in the orientation and training of new staff or nursing students as assigned.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure the delivery of coordinated care.
• Prepares and maintains equipment and supplies necessary for patient care.
• Responds to medical emergencies and supports code team interventions within the scope of competency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of nursing principles, medication administration, and patient care practices.
• Proficiency in patient assessment, monitoring, and documentation.
• Excellent communication skills for interactions with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of safety protocols, infection control measures, and regulatory requirements.
• Adaptability to changes in patient care needs and healthcare practices.

Licenses and Certifications

• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure required or
• LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred

State Specific Requirements

• Alabama: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required. Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification required.
• Florida: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required.
• Georgia: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications within 90 days of employment required.
• Indiana: CPR certification within 90 days of employment required.
• Mississippi: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required. STABLE certification required within 6 months of employment.
• New Mexico: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required. Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification and National Institutes of Health (NIH) Stroke Scale certification required. STABLE certification required within 6 months of employment.
• North Carolina: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required.
• Oklahoma: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required.
• Pennsylvania: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.