Licensed Practical Nurse Winfield IMA

Licensed Practical Nurse, FT, Winfield IMA

Job Summary: As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at North Mississippi Health Services, the primary responsibility is to provide nursing care, support the medical plan of care, and maintain patient records in compliance with hospital policies and procedures. LPNs also offer patient and family teaching for continuing care during and after discharge, working under stressful situations to ensure quality care for patients across various age groups.

• Provide a wide variety of nursing activities to support the medical plan of care in compliance with hospital/departmental policies and procedures.

• Assist in maintaining patient records, unit records, and reports.
• Contribute to nursing care plan.

• Provide patient/family teaching necessary for continuing care during and after discharge.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED Equivalent Nursing (Required). Associate's Degree Nursing (Preferred).
• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure.

• Must meet continuing education requirements.
• Maintain knowledge and resources necessary to provide care for adolescent, newborn/infant, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Organize and prioritize work assignments.
• Delegate assignments appropriately to nursing assistants, unit secretaries.
• Assist new employees in their orientation.
• Project a positive image of the unit to all customers.
• Maintain a good working relationship with Medical Staff, unit personnel and all ancillary departments.
• Demonstrate 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/Overhead 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

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care