LPN-Expanded II – CAH LK Med Surg

Summary

Provides patient care as directed by the professional registered nurse and is accountable for own actions under this direction. Administers intravenous therapy according to state board of nursing rules, regulations, and position statements. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing and delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Communicates and collaborates with professional registered nurse

Collects patient data.

Assists in planning patient care.

Assists in implementing patient care as directed.

Assists with evaluating the plan of care.

Administers medication as prescribed.

Administers intravenous medications according to State Board of Nursing rules and regulations.

Performs intravenous therapy according to State Board of Nursing rules and regulations.

Provides and reinforces the teaching of individuals and groups of patients.

Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.

Participates in ongoing educational activities.

Completes assigned goals.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Education

Minimum: AR – meets minimum IV therapy training requirements according to BON. TN – 6 months experience required and successful completion of intravenous therapy training according to BON. MS – successful completion of education and training provided by an IV integrated accredited nursing program or Board approved IV therapy course.

Licensure, Registration, Certification

Minimum: BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE; LPN

Special Skills

Minimum: Computer literacy

About Baptist Memorial Health Care

At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christs three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

At Baptist, We Offer:

Competitive salaries

Paid vacation/time off

Continuing education opportunities

Generous retirement plan

Health insurance, including dental and vision

Sick leave

Service awards

Free parking

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Health care and dependent care spending accounts

Education assistance/continuing education

Employee referral program

Job Summary:

Position: 16774 – LPN-Expanded II

Facility: MBMC – Leake Critical Access Hospital

Department: CAH LK Med Surg

Category: Nurse LPN

Type: Clinical Nurse

Work Type: PRN

Work Schedule: Rotating

Location: US:MS:Carthage REQNUMBER: 24877