LPN Seasonal Contract Orthopedic / Post Surgical Days

Community Health Systems•Hattiesburg, MS

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides essential nursing care to patients under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and in collaboration with the healthcare team. The LPN supports patient care by conducting assessments, administering medications, and implementing care plans. The role ensures safe, high-quality care in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, professional standards, and state regulations while contributing to positive patient outcomes. For orthopedic patients, the LPN assists with mobility, transfers, and assistive devices; applies braces, splints, or slings as directed; provides prescribed pain medication; monitors neurovascular status and reports changes; and supports patient education and discharge instructions under RN guidance. The position also requires regular and reliable attendance and compliance with applicable policies and standards.

Requirements

0–1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting required.
State LPN licensure or LVN licensure required.
Basic Life Support (BCLS) required.
Strong knowledge of nursing principles, medication administration, and patient care practices.
Proficiency in patient assessment, monitoring, and documentation.
Excellent communication skills for interactions with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
Organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple priorities.
Knowledge of safety protocols, infection control measures, and regulatory requirements.
Adaptability to changes in patient care needs and healthcare practices.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer; the position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care under RN supervision, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and responding to patient needs.
Conduct focused patient assessments and report changes in patient condition to appropriate team members.
Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and injections in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and safety protocols.
Assist with developing, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care, interventions, and observations in the medical record.
Educate patients and families about health maintenance, medication management, and post-discharge care.
Follow infection control protocols, safety standards, and healthcare regulations.
Assist with basic procedures such as wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection within scope of practice.
Participate in orientation and training of new staff or nursing students as assigned.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate care.
Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies needed for patient care.
Respond to medical emergencies and support code team interventions within scope of competency.
Assist orthopedic patients with mobility, transfers, and assistive devices; apply braces, splints, or slings as directed.
Provide prescribed pain medication and monitor neurovascular status, reporting changes.
Support patient education and discharge instructions under RN guidance.
Perform other duties as assigned and maintain regular, reliable attendance while complying with policies and standards.