Clinic - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- FULL TIME

At Simpson General Hospital, we pride ourselves in providing high quality healthcare in a hometown environment!

Job title:

• LPN

Work Location:

• SGH Medical Clinic

Reports to:

• Clinic Director

Job Type:

• Full Time

Experience:

• 5(+) years as Clinic Nurse (Preferred)
• Customer/Provider Service: 1(+) year (Preferred)

Education:

• Licensed LPN with State of Mississippi (Required)
• Associates Degree (Preferred)

Location:

• Harrisville Medical Clinic in Harrisville, MS

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday

Work Remotely:

• No

Position Summary:

Responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient and family centered care in the assigned clinic. Focus on assessing the patient and developing a plan of care designed to meet the physical, psychological, educational and sociocultural needs of the patient and family.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collection of data for current visit, up to date medication list and all pertinent medical information and complete documentation in EMR
• 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.
• 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
• Reports results and pertinent information to patients and physician
• Maintains confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and facility staff
• 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

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Graduated from an accredited nursing program
• Certifications as required, based on area of work, such as BLS
• Relevant experience
• 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

Physical Requirements:

The LPN must have the ability to move around freely, walk and stand for long periods of time; use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired; use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls; bend or twist their body; understand the speech of another person and speak clearly so listeners can understand; and see details of objects that are less than a few feet away and at a distance.