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North Mississippi Health Services

Certified License Practical Nurse, Oncology Clinic

North Mississippi Health Services, Tupelo, Mississippi, us, 38802

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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.

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. Required

Licenses and Certifications

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure

CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation

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 – 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

Relocation Assistance

Paid Time Away

Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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