Certified Licensed Practical Nurse-Beds

Overview

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. They collaborate with the clinical team, manage patient admissions and discharges, perform treatments and procedures, and ensure compliance with NMHS policies.

• Exercises highest degree of the nursing process to provide safe, quality patient care and documents 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 their assigned patients at bedside.
• Performs treatments, tests, and/or procedures including IV therapy as directed within scope of license.
• Maintains written record of patient care events (e.g., medications, treatments, procedures).
• Provides patient/family education and informs patients and families regarding medications, diagnostic studies, treatments, etc.
• Maintains knowledge of new medications and treatments to support continuing care at home; acts as a resource for staff and new employees.
• 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.
• Maintains competency by staying informed of changing trends in nursing practice and completes required continuing education.
• Familiarizes self with policies and procedures, patient education resources, and performance improvement initiatives.

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalant. Required
• Other (Experience) Nursing. Required

• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure
• CPR - Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

• Complies with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
• Maintains department requirements for continuing education and unit-specific requirements to provide age-specific care; annual review and unit specifics (CARES).
• Maintains current certifications and licensures on an annual basis.
• Effective communication and teaching skills.
• Prioritizes, delegates, and evaluates work assignments.
• Anticipates resources needed to provide quality patient care.
• Assimilates data and reports to providers when necessary.
• Implements protocols using critical thinking skills when necessary.
• Complies with regulatory guidelines at all times and stays informed of changes in medical management protocols.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Projects a caring, friendly, and helpful image to patients and customers.
• Regularly communicates with physicians, ancillary personnel, nursing staff, patients, families, and visitors.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills to all customers and co-workers in all aspects of patient care and job performance.
• Uses NMHS CARES values and behavioral standards in all personal contact situations.

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards (e.g., Americans with Disabilities Act). The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Standing:
  Constant
• Walking:
  Constant
• Sitting:
  Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying:
  Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling:
  Frequently
• Climbing:
  Occasional
• Balancing:
  Occasional
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending:
  Occasional
• Reaching/Overhead Work:
  Occasional
• Grasping:
  Frequently
• Speaking:
  Constant
• Hearing:
  Constant
• Repetitive Motions:
  Constant
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination:
  Frequently

• Continuing Education
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
• Insurance (Pet, Identity Theft, Legal Services)
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• License and Certification Reimbursement
• Life, Disability, and other Insurance options
• Employee Discount Program
• Early Access to Earned Wages
• Tuition Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Paid Time Away
• Special Employee Rates at NM Health Services facilities