Location: Tupelo,MS, USA
North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a LPN / LVN Med Surg for a per diem / prn job in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Job Description & RequirementsThe role of bedside LPN delivers vital support in providing direct bedside patient care and appropriate age specific care in an Acute Nursing or Elderly Care facility environment. **Clinical Practice:*** Exercises highest degree of the nursing process to provide safe, quality patient care and document accordingly.* Performs duties of Charge Nurse in absence of the RN, within scope of practice* Works to ensure his/her compliance with all NMHS policies and requirements as directed by the Nurse Manager and Educator.* Collaboration with clinical team members to admit assigned patients to unit at bedside.* Independently processing the discharges for their assigned patients at bedside.* Responsible for maintaining written record of patient care events performed by the incumbent (e.g.: medications, treatments, procedures).**Education:*** Responsible for keeping patients and families informed regarding medications, diagnostic studies, treatments, etc.* Provides patient/family education and acts as a resource for existing staff and new employees.* Maintains knowledge of new medications and treatments to ensure patient/family have adequate knowledge for continuing care at home**Communication:*** Maintains communication with multidisciplinary team members to provide holistic care to the patient.* Attends daily huddles on each unit to ensure proper assignments and identify team members for the shift.**Self-Development:*** Maintains competency by staying informed of changing trends in the nursing practice.* Performs required continuing education hours online and in classroom.* Familiarizes self with policies and procedures, patient education resources, and performance improvement unit initiates.Job Knowledge: * Must be licensed to practice as LPN in the state of Mississippi* Must complete LPN orientation and approved unit specific checklist* Must maintain a current AHA CPR Certification.* Complies with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.* Must maintain department requirements for continuing education and any specific unit requirements to provide appropriate age specific care; annual review and unit specifics, CARES* Remains updated with all certifications and licensures on an annual basis* Must have effective communication and teaching skills
North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-000BPT. Posted job title: Certified Licensed Practical Nurse, Med/Surg
About North Mississippi Health ServicesAt North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the “you” you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives and your passions – and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We're committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate “why” – our patients.
With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women's and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.