North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a LPN / LVN ED - Emergency Department for a per diem / prn job in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
  • Discipline: LPN / LVN
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Employment Type: Per Diem


The role of bedside LPN delivers vital support in providing direct bedside patient care and appropriate age specific care in an Acute Nursing or Elderly Care facility environment.



**Clinical Practice:**



* Exercises highest degree of the nursing process to provide safe, quality patient care and document accordingly.

* Performs duties of Charge Nurse in absence of the RN, within scope of practice

* Works to ensure his/her compliance with all NMHS policies and requirements as directed by the Nurse Manager and Educator.

* Collaboration with clinical team members to admit assigned patients to unit at bedside.



* Independently processing the discharges for their assigned patients at bedside.

* Responsible for maintaining written record of patient care events performed by the incumbent (e.g.: medications, treatments, procedures).





**Education:**



* Responsible for keeping patients and families informed regarding medications, diagnostic studies, treatments, etc.

* Provides patient/family education and acts as a resource for existing staff and new employees.

* Maintains knowledge of new medications and treatments to ensure patient/family have adequate knowledge for continuing care at home





**Communication:**



* Maintains communication with multidisciplinary team members to provide holistic care to the patient.

* Attends daily huddles on each unit to ensure proper assignments and identify team members for the shift.





**Self-Development:**



* Maintains competency by staying informed of changing trends in the nursing practice.

* Performs required continuing education hours online and in classroom.

* Familiarizes self with policies and procedures, patient education resources, and performance improvement unit initiates.



Job Knowledge: 



* Must be licensed to practice as LPN in the state of Mississippi

* Must complete LPN orientation and approved unit specific checklist

* Must maintain a current AHA CPR Certification.

* Complies with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.

* Must maintain department requirements for continuing education and any specific unit requirements to provide appropriate age specific care; annual review and unit specifics, CARES

* Remains updated with all certifications and licensures on an annual basis

* Must have effective communication and teaching skills

North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-0009QB. Posted job title: Certified Licensed Practical Nurse, Emergency Room

About North Mississippi Health Services

At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the “you” you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives and your passions – and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We’re committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate “why” – our patients.

With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women’s and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.