Certified Licensed Practical Nurse-Stroke Unit Position Available In Lee, Mississippi

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Certified Licensed Practical Nurse

• Bedside at North Mississippi Health Services provides direct bedside patient care and age-specific care in an Acute Nursing or Elderly Care facility.

They collaborate with the clinical team, manage patient admissions and discharges, perform treatments and procedures, and ensure compliance with NMHS policies.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Clinical Practice:

Exercises highest degree of the nursing process to provide safe, quality patient care and document accordingly.
Performs duties of Charge Nurse in absence of the RN, within scope of practice.
Works to ensure his/her compliance with all NMHS policies and requirements as directed by the Nurse Manager and Educator.
Collaboration with clinical team members to admit assigned patients to unit at bedside.
Independently processing the discharges for their assigned patients at bedside.
Performs treatments, tests, and/or procedures including IV therapy as directed within scope of license.
Responsible for maintaining written record of patient care events performed by the incumbent (e.g.: medications, treatments, procedures).

Education:

Responsible for keeping patients and families informed regarding medications, diagnostic studies, treatments, etc.
Provides patient/family education and acts as a resource for existing staff and new employees.
Maintains knowledge of new medications and treatments to ensure patient/family have adequate knowledge for continuing care at home.

Communication:

Maintains communication with multidisciplinary team members to provide holistic care to the patient.
Attends daily huddles on each unit to ensure proper assignments and identify team members for the shift.

Self-Development:

Maintains competency by staying informed of changing trends in the nursing practice.
Performs required continuing education hours online and in classroom.
Familiarizes self with policies and procedures, patient education resources, and performance improvement unit initiates.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent . Required
Other (Experience) Nursing. Required
Licenses and Certifications
LPN

• Licensed Practical Nurse
• State Licensure
  CPR
• Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
  Work Experience
  Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  Complies with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.

Must maintain department requirements for continuing education and any specific unit requirements to provide appropriate age specific care; annual review and unit specifics, CARES
Remains updated with all certifications and licensures on an annual basis.
Must have effective communication and teaching skills
Prioritizes/delegates/evaluates work assignments.
Anticipates resources needed to provide the best quality of care for the patients.
Assimilates data and reports appropriately to providers when necessary.
Implements protocols when necessary by using critical thinking skills.
Stays in compliance with various regulatory guidelines at all times.
Remains abreast of changes in medical management protocols.
Maintains confidentiality of patient information at all times.
Projects caring, friendly and helpful image to patients and other customers.
Routine contact with physicians, ancillary personnel, other nursing personnel, patients, family, and visitors.
Must demonstrate effective interpersonal skills to all customers/co-workers, and in all aspects of patient care and job performance.
Regular use of

NMHS CARES

values and behavioral standards in all personal contact situations.
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 About North Mississippi Health Services
North Mississippi Health Services (NMHS) is a diversified regional health care organization serving 24 counties in north Mississippi and northwest Alabama and is one of the largest employers in Mississippi with over 6,900 employees. NMHS covers a broad range of acute diagnostic and therapeutic services offered through North Mississippi Medical Center (NMMC) in Tupelo, Community Hospital System, and North Mississippi Medical Clinics. NMHS strives to improve the health for people in this region by providing conveniently accessible and cost-effective healthcare of the highest quality.