HOME HEALTH LPN MISSISSIPPI Position Available In Hinds, Mississippi

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 anemployer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talentrich organization 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 OverviewResponsible 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 assessment by collecting, reporting,and recording objective and subjective data. Provides direct care in a safe manner. Evaluation of the plan of care on a continuous basis. Effectively communicates in writing and orally withpatients/families and other health team members. Participates in activities designed to improve health caredelivery in assigned area.

Education/Formal Training Requirements Technical Degree or Diploma Nursing

• LPNWork ExperienceRequirements No prior work experienceLicenses and CertificationsRequirements

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT

• American Heart Association Licensed Practical Nurse
• Arkansas
• Arkansas State Board ofNursing Licensed Practical Nurse
• Mississippi
• Mississippi Board ofNursing Licensed Practical Nurse
• Tennessee
• Tennessee Board ofNursingSupervision Provided by this Position There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned tothis position.

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

• exerting up to 50 lbs.

of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs.of force frequently. The Associate is required to have close visual acuity includingcolor, depth perception, and field of vision to perform anactivity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing dataand figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; orextensive reading. Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact. Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure tohazardous or poisonous materials. Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

Our Associatesare passionate 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 PracticalNurse
• Arkansas
• Arkansas State Board of Nursing, LicensedPractical Nurse
• Mississippi
• Mississippi Board of Nursing,Licensed Practical Nurse
• Tennessee
• Tennessee Board ofNursingBoasting one of the South’s largest medical centers, Memphisblends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and alow cost of living.

We see each day as a new opportunity to make adifference in the lives of the people in our community.