Orthopedics LPN – Patient Care & Mobility Focus

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking an LPN to provide essential nursing care under RN supervision, supporting assessments, medication administration, and care plan implementation. This role emphasizes safe, high-quality care in line with state regulations and professional standards.

You'll work closely with a healthcare team to monitor patients, educate families, and participate in ongoing training. A valid LPN license and readiness to collaborate across disciplines are required to join

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of nursing principles, medication administration, and patient care practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interactions with patients and teams.
• Ability to educate patients and families on health maintenance and discharge care.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of an RN, including monitoring vital signs and assisting with activities of daily living.
• Conducts focused patient assessments and reports changes to the team.
• Administers medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed; ensures safety protocols.
• Assists in developing, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans.
• Maintains accurate documentation of patient care 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 and safety standards.
• Assists with wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection within scope.
• Participates in orientation and training of new staff or nursing students.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care.
• Prepares and maintains equipment and supplies for patient care.
• Responds to medical emergencies and supports code team interventions.

Skills

Nursing fundamentals

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Communication skills

Documentation

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking an LPN to provide essential nursing care under RN supervision, supporting assessments, medication administration, and care plan implementation. This role emphasizes safe, high-quality care in line with state regulations and professional standards.

You'll work closely with a healthcare team to monitor patients, educate families, and participate in ongoing training. A valid LPN license and readiness to collaborate across disciplines are required to join