Neurology LPN: Patient Care, IV Therapy & Teaching

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Tupelo (MS); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services, Tupelo, MS, seeks a Certified Licensed Practical Nurse to support the neurology department. The LPN performs a range of nursing functions, administers IV therapy, assists with care plans, documents thoroughly, and teaches patients and families for discharge readiness.

This role emphasizes age-appropriate care, adherence to hospital policies, and teamwork with medical staff.

Qualifications

• Provides a wide variety of nursing functions to support the medical plan of care.
• Maintains patient records through nursing notes and medication administration.
• Delivers patient/family teaching for discharge planning.
• Performs IV therapy per hospital guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Patient care in accordance with hospital policies.
• Accurate documentation and charting of patient status.
• Educates patients and families for ongoing care after discharge.
• Administers IV therapy following hospital guidelines.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Teaching patients

IV therapy

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate

Job description

North Mississippi Health Services, Tupelo, MS, seeks a Certified Licensed Practical Nurse to support the neurology department. The LPN performs a range of nursing functions, administers IV therapy, assists with care plans, documents thoroughly, and teaches patients and families for discharge readiness.

This role emphasizes age-appropriate care, adherence to hospital policies, and teamwork with medical staff.