Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Full Time Days

Cleveland, Mississippi

Facility Bolivar Medical Center

Req

ID 550532

Post Date 06/22/2026

Description Sign On Bonus Eligible:

$7,500 Long Term Care Unit Full-time Days Start your next chapter at Bolivar Medical Center, a 164-bed hospital serving Cleveland, MS, and part of the ScionHealth community hospital network. Bolivar Medical Center is a Joint Commission accredited hospital that provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department services and also offers a long-term care unit. At Bolivar, you will deliver vital care in a community setting with the backing of a highly regarded hospital system committed to quality, safety, and local impact. Job Summary Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct and indirect nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting. This role includes assessing resident needs, administering medications, performing treatments, and supporting residents with daily living activities. The LPN supports interdisciplinary care planning and ensures regulatory compliance while maintaining a focus on resident dignity and quality of life. Essential Functions Provides safe, competent nursing care under RN supervision in accordance with resident care plans

Administers medications and treatments, including wound care and specimen collection

Monitors and reports changes in residents' health status to the physician and care team

Documents all assessments, interventions, and responses accurately in the electronic medical record

Assists residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation

Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to implement and evaluate care plans

Maintains medication safety by following the six rights of medication administration

Participates in resident and family education on health conditions and pain management

Provides leadership to Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), ensuring continuity of care

Responds to emergencies and communicates effectively with clinical and support staff

Maintains regulatory compliance, infection control practices, and patient safety standards

Supports orientation and training of new staff as needed Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Strong critical thinking, communication, and time management skills

Ability to remain calm and professional in high-stress environments

Proficiency in EMR systems and basic computer applications

Awareness of psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs of residents and families

Ability to work varied shifts to meet departmental needs

Demonstrates compassion, integrity, and respect in all interactions

Commitment to lifelong learning and continuous improvement Qualifications Education Licensed Practical Nursing degree required Licenses/Certifications Current LPN license or Compact State license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer Experience Experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing preferred but not required