Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Full Time | Days or Nights - Skilled Nursing Facility

Singing River Health System • Pascagoula, MS

5d • 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 Nurse Practitioner or Physician. The role follows the Mississippi Nurse Practice Act, CDC Guidelines for Infection Control, and Singing River Health System nursing plans, procedures, policies, accreditation requirements, and applicable governing guidance. The nurse may also perform other duties as assigned. The position is at Singing River Pascagoula Hospital, with day or night shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Current Mississippi LPN license required.
• Complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
• Complete appropriate-level de-escalation training by the end of the 90-day position orientation.
• Demonstrate clinical judgment and professional skills for a patient population of all ages.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication, assessment, decision-making, multitasking, and attention-to-detail abilities.
• Be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, maintain emotional stability in high-stress situations, and sustain collaborative working relationships.
• Possess customer-service skills and professional etiquette.
• Be proficient with computers, keyboarding, telephone, fax, MS Outlook, and Word.
• Be able to work assigned schedules, with possible changes to days off, shifts, or weekends according to hospital needs.
• Meet the stated physical demands, including extended activity, frequent movement, negligible-force handling or movement of objects and people, repetitive hand and wrist motions, and close visual and auditory requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Expanded role licensure preferred.
• Six months of nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled technical nursing care to patients according to established standards and a care plan set by a Nurse Practitioner or Physician.
• Perform duties in accordance with the Mississippi Nurse Practice Act, CDC infection-control guidelines, and Singing River Health System procedures, policies, and nursing plans.
• Use appropriate clinical judgment and professional skills when caring for patients of all ages.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Supervise assigned personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree