Certified Licensed Practical Nurse, Neurosurgery

• Posting Description

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Job Description

Job summary

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.

Job functions

Patient Care

Provides 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. Contributes to nursing care plan.

Teaching

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

IV Therapy

Performs IV therapy utilizing hospital guidelines.

Qualifications

Education

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

Licenses and Certifications

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

Work Experience

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Maintains knowledge and skills necessary to provide age appropriate care Must complete 24-32 hours orientation MIS computer training. Must organize and prioritize work assignments Delegates assignments appropriately to nursing assistants Assists new employees in their orientation. Required to project 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.

Physical Demands

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Standing. Constantly Walking. Constantly Sitting. Occassionally Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 50 lbs Pushing/Pulling. Frequently Climbing. Occassionally Balancing. Occassionally Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Occassionally Reaching/Over Head Work. Occassionally Grasping. Frequently Speaking. Constantly Hearing. Constantly Repetitive Motions. Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently

Benefits A****vailable 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 Requirements The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description. Licenses

You must have the following licenses to apply

Certified LPN

Education

You must have the following education to apply

You must have a High School Diploma or GED or higher