Licensed Practical Nurse

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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.

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

Education

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent Nursing. Required
• Associate's Degree Nursing. Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure

Work Experience

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

• Must 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

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. 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 . 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

Benefits

• 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
• Other:
• Early Access to Earned Wages
• Tuition Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Paid Time Away
• Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers