Nursing Asst/Unit Coord/Monitor Tech-Stepdown-Variable Shift Position Available In Lee, Mississippi

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 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.