LPN-Seasonal Contract Days

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Hattiesburg, MS

18h

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 through assessments, medication administration, and implementation of care plans. The role helps ensure safe, high-quality care in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, professional standards, and state regulations while contributing to positive patient outcomes.

Requirements

0–1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting.
LPN state licensure or LVN licensure.
Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification.
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; immigration sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
State-specific requirements may apply: Alabama requires ACLS, PALS, and CPI; Florida requires ACLS, PALS, and NRP; Georgia requires ACLS and PALS and NRP within 90 days of employment; Indiana requires CPR within 90 days; Mississippi requires ACLS, PALS, and NRP, plus STABLE within 6 months; New Mexico requires ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, and NIH Stroke Scale certification, plus STABLE within 6 months; North Carolina and Oklahoma require ACLS, PALS, and NRP; Pennsylvania requires ACLS.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is preferred, except where state-specific requirements make it required.

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 identify and report changes in patient conditions to appropriate team members.
Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and injections in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and safety protocols.
Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care, interventions, and observations in the medical record.
Educate patients and families on 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 the scope of practice.
Participate in orientation and training of new staff or nursing students as assigned.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver coordinated care.
Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies needed for patient care.
Respond to medical emergencies and support code team interventions within the scope of competency.