HOME HEALTH LPN MISSISSIPPI Position Available In Citrus, Florida

Job Description:

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, comejoin us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employerof choice and establish a reputation for being a talent richorganization where Associates can grow their career caring forothers. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs ofthe people of Memphis and the Mid-South. Responsible for assistingthe Registered Nurse in implementing the plan of care for a groupof patients and functioning in a technical role in providingquality patient care. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified inMLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying themission forward of caring for our community and impacting the livesof patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus onservice expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. ABrief Overview Responsible for assisting the Registered Nurse inimplementing the plan of care for a group of patients andfunctioning in a technical role in providing quality patient care.

Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Visionand Values. What you will do Contributes to the nursing assessmentby collecting, reporting, and recording objective and subjectivedata. Provides direct care in a safe manner. Evaluation of the planof care on a continuous basis. Effectively communicates in writingand orally with patients/families and other health team members.

Participates in activities designed to improve health care deliveryin assigned area. Education/Formal Training Requirements TechnicalDegree or Diploma Nursing

• LPN Work Experience Requirements Noprior work experience Licenses and Certifications Requirements

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT

• American Heart Association Licensed PracticalNurse
• Arkansas
• Arkansas State Board of Nursing LicensedPractical Nurse
• Mississippi
• Mississippi Board of NursingLicensed Practical Nurse
• Tennessee
• Tennessee Board of NursingSupervision Provided by this Position There are no supervisory orlead responsibilities assigned to this position.

Physical DemandsThe physical activities of this position may include climbing,pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling,stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance andcoordination. The physical requirements of this position are:medium work

• exerting up to 50 lbs.

of force occasionally and/orup to 25 lbs. of force frequently. The Associate is required tohave close visual acuity including color, depth perception, andfield of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients,preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing acomputer terminal; or extensive reading. Frequent invasive andnon-invasive patient contact. Exposure to patient body fluids aswell as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials. Ability toreact quickly to emergency situations. Our Associates arepassionate about what they do, the service they provide and thepatients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of Oneculture that requires commitment to the highest standards of careand unity.

Education:

Technical Degree or Diploma:

Nursing(Required)

Work Experience:

No prior work experience

Certifications:

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT

• American Heart Association,Licensed Practical Nurse
• Arkansas
• Arkansas State Board ofNursing, Licensed Practical Nurse
• Mississippi
• Mississippi Boardof Nursing, Licensed Practical Nurse
• Tennessee
• Tennessee Boardof Nursing Boasting one of the South’s largest medical centers,Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growingdowntown, and a low cost of living.

We see each day as a newopportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in ourcommunity.