Certified Licensed Practical Nurse-Beds

Job Description

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 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 the discharges for assigned patients at bedside.
• Performs treatments, tests, and/or procedures including IV therapy as directed within scope of license.
• Responsible for maintaining written record of patient care events performed by the incumbent (e.g., medications, treatments, procedures).
• 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.
• Performs required continuing education hours online and in classroom.
• Familiarizes self with policies and procedures, patient education resources, and performance improvement unit initiatives.

• 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.
• Mantains knowledge of new medications and treatments to ensure patients/families have adequate knowledge for continuing care at home.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent – required.
• Other:
  Nursing experience – required.

Licenses and Certifications

• LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse – State Licensure.
• CPR – Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation.

Work Experience

• Must comply with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
• Must maintain department requirements for continuing education and any specific unit requirements; annual review and unit specifics, CARES.
• Remains updated with all certifications and licensures annually.
• Must have effective communication and teaching skills.
• Prioritizes, delegates, and evaluates work assignments.
• Anticipates resources needed to provide best quality care for 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, up to 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.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Medical Benefits.
• License and 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.

The following are additional requirements in addition to those stated above.

You must have the following licenses to apply:

Certified LPN.

You must have a High School Diploma or GED or higher.