Certified LPN

Job Summary

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. Responsibilities include patient care, documentation, teaching, and performing IV therapy, ensuring age-appropriate care and maintaining positive relations with patients, families, and medical staff. LPN must possess problem‑solving skills to handle stressful situations and respond to changing patient needs effectively.

• Provides a wide variety of nursing functions to support the medical plan of care in compliance with hospital/departmental policies and procedures.
• Assists in maintaining patient records through daily nursing summaries, Medicare charting, acute care charting, and accurate medication administration records.
• Contributes to nursing care plan.
• Provides patient/family teaching necessary for continuing care during and after discharge.
• Performs IV therapy utilizing hospital guidelines.

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent (Required)
• Other (Experience) – Must meet continuing education requirements as defined (Required)

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

• Maintains knowledge and skills necessary to provide age‑appropriate care.
• Must complete 24-32 hours orientation MIS computer training.
• Organizes and prioritizes work assignments.
• Delegates assignments appropriately to nursing assistants.
• Assists new employees in their orientation.
• Projects positive image of the unit to all customers.
• Maintains a good working relationship with medical staff, unit personnel, and all ancillary departments.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.

• 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