CLPN, Ortho​/Neuro, Shifts in Tupelo

Certified Licensed Practical Nurse
- Bedside

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.

Clinical Practice:

• 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.
• Collaboration with clinical team members to admit assigned patients to unit at bedside.
• Independently processing the discharges for their 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).

Education:

• 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.
• Maintains knowledge of new medications and treatments to ensure patient/family have adequate knowledge for continuing care at home.

Communication:

• 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.

Self-Development:

• Maintains competency by staying informed of changing trends in the nursing practice.
• Performs required continuing education hours online and in classroom.
• Familiarizes self with policies and procedures, patient education resources, and performance improvement unit initiates.

Education:

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

Licenses and

Certifications:

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

Work Experience Knowledge

Skills and Abilities:

• Complies with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
• Must maintain department requirements for continuing education and any specific unit requirements to provide appropriate age specific care; annual review and unit specifics, CARES
• 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

Other:

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