Overview
JOB SUMMARY - As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at North Mississippi Health Services, the primary responsibility is to provide nursing care, support the medical plan of care, and maintain patient records in compliance with hospital policies and procedures. LPNs also offer patient and family teaching for continuing care during and after discharge, working under stressful situations to ensure quality care for patients across various age groups.
Responsibilities
- Patient Care : Provides a wide variety of nursing activities to support the medical plan of care in compliance with hospital / departmental policies and procedures.
- Documentation : Assist in maintaining patient records, unit records and reports. Contributes to nursing care plan.
- Teaching : Provides patient / family teaching necessary for continuing care during and after discharge.
Qualifications
EducationHigh School Diploma or GED Equivalent Nursing. RequiredAssociate\'s Degree Nursing. PreferredLicenses and CertificationsLPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State LicensureWork ExperienceKnowledge Skills and AbilitiesMust meet continuing education requirements.Maintains knowledge and resources necessary to provide care for adolescent, newborn / infant, adult and geriatrics patients.Must organize and prioritize work assignments.Delegates assignments appropriately to nursing assistants, unit secretaries.Assist new employees in their orientation.Required to project a positive image of the unit to all customers.Maintain a good working relationship with Medical Staff, unit personnel and all ancillary departments.Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.Physical Demands
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Standing. ConstantlyWalking. ConstantlySitting. OccasionallyLifting / Carrying. Frequently 50 lbsPushing / Pulling. FrequentlyClimbing. OccasionallyBalancing. OccasionallyStooping / Kneeling / Bending. OccasionallyReaching / Over Head Work. OccasionallyGrasping. FrequentlySpeaking. ConstantlyHearing. ConstantlyRepetitive Motions. ConstantlyEye / Hand / Foot Coordinations. FrequentlyBenefits
Continuing Education403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match ContributionsPet, Identity Theft and Legal Services InsuranceWellness Programs and IncentivesReferral BonusesEmployee Assistance ProgramMedical BenefitsDental BenefitsVision BenefitsLicense+ Certification ReimbursementLife, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity InsuranceEmployee Discount ProgramEarly Access to Earned WagesTuition AssistanceRelocation AssistancePaid Time AwaySpecial Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers#J-18808-Ljbffr