CLPN, Ortho​/Neuro, Tupelo

Job Summary

The Certified Licensed Practical Nurse - Bedside at North Mississippi Health Services provides direct bedside patient care and age-specific care in an Acute Nursing or Elderly Care facility. The clinician collaborates with the clinical team, manages patient admissions and discharges, performs treatments and procedures, and ensures compliance with NMHS policies.

• 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 compliance with all NMHS policies and requirements as directed by the Nurse Manager and Educator.
• Collaborates with clinical team members to admit assigned patients to unit at bedside.
• Independently processes discharges for assigned patients at bedside.
• Performs treatments, tests, and procedures including IV therapy as directed within scope of license.
• Maintains written record of patient care events performed by the incumbent (e.g., medications, treatments, procedures).
• 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.
• 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 the shift.
• Maintains competency by staying informed of changing trends in nursing practice.
• Performs required continuing education hours online and in classroom.
• Familiarizes self with policies and procedures, patient education resources, and performance improvement unit initiatives.

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent (required)
• Other (Experience) Nursing (required)

• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure (required)
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (required)

• Complies with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
• Maintains department requirements for continuing education and any specific unit requirements to provide appropriate age specific care.
• Remains updated with all certifications and licensures on an annual basis.
• Must have effective communication and teaching skills.
• Prioritizes, delegates, evaluates work assignments.
• Anticipates resources needed to provide the best quality of care for the patients.
• Assimilates data and reports appropriately to providers when necessary.
• Implements protocols when necessary by using critical thinking skills.
• Stays in compliance with various regulatory guidelines at all times.
• Remains abreast of changes in medical management protocols.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information at all times.
• Projects caring, friendly and helpful image to patients and other customers.
• Routine contact with physicians, ancillary personnel, other nursing personnel, patients, family, and visitors.
• Must demonstrate effective interpersonal skills to all customers/co-workers, and in all aspects of patient care and job performance.
• Regular use of NMHS CARES values and behavioral standards in all personal contact situations.

• Standing - Constantly
• Walking - Constantly
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Lifting/Carrying - Frequently, 50 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling - Frequently Climbing - Occasionally
• Balancing - Occasionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending - Occasionally
• Reaching/Over Head Work - Occasionally
• Grasping - Frequently
• Speaking - Constantly
• Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations - Frequently

• Continuing Education
• 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
• Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• License + Certification Reimbursement
• Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• Early Access to Earned Wages
• Tuition Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Paid Time Away
• Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers

Entry level

Full-time

Other

Hospitals and Health Care