Clinic LPN | Singing River Medical Clinic - Hurley

Singing River Health System•Hurley, MS

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides skilled technical nursing care to patients according to predefined standards and a plan of care established by a Registered Nurse or Physician. Assumes other duties as assigned. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides care utilizing the MS Nurse Practice Act, the CDC Guidelines for Infection Control, and Singing River Hosptial System Departments of Nursing Plan for Provision of Care, Treatment and Services. This individual must be forthcoming, honest and cooperative in departmental matters involving self or others, and must promote the hospital’s mission of "world class healthcare and wellness" and understands that the SRHS Corporate Compliance Program places the burden of proof on the provider to show that there was no intent to commit fraud.

Requirements

Graduate from an approved school of practical nursing.
Current Mississippi State licensure.
LPN has Mississippi Board of Nursing licensure for practice in the expanded role.
Current unrestricted Mississippi State licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.
Appropriate nursing practice/experience within the past three (3) years.
Must be keyboard proficient.

Responsibilities

Provides skilled technical nursing care to patients according to predefined standards and a plan of care established by a Registered Nurse or Physician.
Assumes other duties as assigned.
Provides care utilizing the MS Nurse Practice Act, the CDC Guidelines for Infection Control, and Singing River Hosptial System Departments of Nursing Plan for Provision of Care, Treatment and Services.
Demonstrates keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities.
Demonstrates superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone.
Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.
Possesses emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels.
Demonstrates ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Exhibits attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations.
Maintains collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
Possesses superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.
Possesses proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Demonstrates appropriate clinical judgement and applies appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.