North Mississippi Health Services
Licensed Practical Nurse 7pm-7am
North Mississippi Health Services, Winfield, Alabama, United States, 35594
Job Summary
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at North Mississippi Health Services, the primary responsibility is to provide nursing care, support the medical plan of care, and maintain patient records in compliance with hospital policies and procedures. LPNs also offer patient and family teaching for continuing care during and after discharge, working under stressful situations to ensure quality care for patients across various age groups.
Patient Care
Provides a wide variety of nursing activities to support the medical plan of care in compliance with hospital/departmental policies and procedures.
Job Functions
Offers patient/family teaching necessary for continuing care during and after discharge.
Assists in maintaining patient records, unit records, and reports.
Contributes to nursing care plan.
Documentation
Assist in maintaining patient records, unit records and reports.
Contributes to nursing care plan.
Teaching
Provides patient/family teaching necessary for continuing care during and after discharge.
Qualifications
Must meet continuing education requirements.
Maintains knowledge and resources necessary to provide care for adolescent, newborn/infant, adult and geriatrics patients.
Must organize and prioritize work assignments.
Delegates assignments appropriately to nursing assistants and unit secretaries.
Assists new employees in their orientation.
Projects a 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.
Education
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent Nursing (Required)
Associate's Degree Nursing (Preferred)
Licenses and Certifications
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure
Physical Demands
Standing – Constantly
Walking – Constantly
Sitting – Occasionally
Lifting/Carrying – Frequently 50 lbs
Pushing/Pulling – Frequently
Climbing – Occasionally
Balancing – Occasionally
Stooping/Kneeling/Bending – Occasionally
Reaching/Over Head Work – Occasionally
Grasping – Frequently
Speaking – Constantly
Hearing – Constantly
Repetitive Motions – Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations – Frequently
Benefits
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
Early Access to Earned Wages
Tuition Assistance
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Patient Care
Provides a wide variety of nursing activities to support the medical plan of care in compliance with hospital/departmental policies and procedures.
Job Functions
Offers patient/family teaching necessary for continuing care during and after discharge.
Assists in maintaining patient records, unit records, and reports.
Contributes to nursing care plan.
Documentation
Assist in maintaining patient records, unit records and reports.
Contributes to nursing care plan.
Teaching
Provides patient/family teaching necessary for continuing care during and after discharge.
Qualifications
Must meet continuing education requirements.
Maintains knowledge and resources necessary to provide care for adolescent, newborn/infant, adult and geriatrics patients.
Must organize and prioritize work assignments.
Delegates assignments appropriately to nursing assistants and unit secretaries.
Assists new employees in their orientation.
Projects a 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.
Education
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent Nursing (Required)
Associate's Degree Nursing (Preferred)
Licenses and Certifications
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure
Physical Demands
Standing – Constantly
Walking – Constantly
Sitting – Occasionally
Lifting/Carrying – Frequently 50 lbs
Pushing/Pulling – Frequently
Climbing – Occasionally
Balancing – Occasionally
Stooping/Kneeling/Bending – Occasionally
Reaching/Over Head Work – Occasionally
Grasping – Frequently
Speaking – Constantly
Hearing – Constantly
Repetitive Motions – Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations – Frequently
Benefits
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
Early Access to Earned Wages
Tuition Assistance
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