Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - PRN Days and Nights
Simpson General Hospital
- Mendenhall, MS
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Simpson General Hospital
- Director of Nursing
- PRN
- Graduated from an accredited nursing program (Required)
- Current LPN/LPN IV licensure Mississippi Board of Nursing (Required)
- Certifications as required, based on area of work, such as BLS (Required)
- LPN: 1 year (Preferred)
- Patient Charting/Medical Record Documentation: 1 year (Preferred)
- High School Diploma or GED (Required)
- Associates Degree (Preferred)
- Two 12-hour shift and two 8-hour shifts per week; includes weekends.
- No
- Participates in plan of care that is individualized for the patient reflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.
- Performs appropriate treatments; within the scope of the LPN/ LPN IV cert as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner.
- Reviews, documents and carries out all orders and patient/family education in a timely manner.
- Participates in admission, discharge and transfer process within the LPN/LPN IV scope of practice..
- Delivers care with appropriate age and cultural competence to specific patient populations.
- Provides individualized patient/family education customized to the patient and his/her family.
- Timely reporting and documentation of unexpected or adverse events.
- Initiates emergency resuscitative measures according to adult resuscitation and advanced life support protocols
- Maintains confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and facility staff
- Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel in a timely manner
- Maintains current competency in nursing specialty by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Administer and document treatments
- Dispense medications following policies and procedures and complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner
- Maintain complete and accurate patient records
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment in compliance with healthcare procedures and regulations
- Adheres to infection-control protocols
- Adheres to all hospital and departmental policies and procedures
- Monitor and coordinate maintenance of equipment operation and inventory
- Check and maintain nursing supplies inventory
- Educate and instruct patients and family members on discharge instructions and home care needs
- Provides mentoring, coaching and teaching to other staff as required
- Adapts and supports change in a positive and professional manner. Cooperates with peers and supports group decisions.
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff
- Basic computer skills
- Professional, friendly attitude
- Excellent bedside manner
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures
- Working knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations
- Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Responsible and compassionate
- Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
- Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices