CLPN, Oncology Clinic

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The Certified LPN at North Mississippi Health Services plays a vital role in providing a wide variety of nursing functions to support the medical plan of care, adhering to hospital/departmental policies and procedures. Their responsibilities include patient care, documentation, teaching, and performing IV therapy, ensuring age‑appropriate care and maintaining positive relations with patients, families, and medical staff. The LPN must possess problem‑solving skills to handle stressful situations and respond to changing patient needs effectively.

• Patient Care – Provide a wide variety of nursing functions to support the medical plan of care in compliance with hospital/departmental policies and procedures.
• Documentation – Assist in maintaining patient records through daily nursing summaries, Medicare charting, acute care charting, and accurate medication administration records.
• Contribute to Nursing Care Plan – Participate in developing and updating patient care plans.
• Patient/Family Teaching – Provide teaching necessary for continuing care during and after discharge.
• IV Therapy – Perform IV therapy utilizing hospital guidelines and protocols.

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent (or higher).

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

Not explicitly listed – continue education requirements as defined.

• Maintains knowledge and skills necessary to provide age‑appropriate care.
• Complete 24–32 hours orientation MIS computer training.
• Organize and prioritize work assignments.
• Delegate assignments appropriately to nursing assistants.
• Assist new employees with orientation.
• Project a positive image of the unit to all customers.
• Maintain good working relationships with medical staff, unit personnel, and ancillary departments.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.

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

• Continuing Education
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
• Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical 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

The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description.

You must have the following licenses to apply:

Certified LPN

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