LPN Seasonal Contract Orthopedic / Post Surgical Days

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•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. This role ensures safe, high-quality care in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, professional standards, and state regulations while contributing to positive patient outcomes. The orthopedic 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.

Requirements

0–1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting 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.
LPN state licensure or LVN qualification required.
Basic Life Support (BCLS) required.
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.
State-specific certification requirements apply: Alabama requires ACLS, PALS, and CPI; Florida requires ACLS, PALS, and NRP; Georgia requires ACLS, PALS, and NRP within 90 days of employment; Indiana requires CPR within 90 days of employment; 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 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 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, including 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 coordinate care.
Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies necessary for patient care.
Respond to medical emergencies and support code team interventions within the scope of competency.
Assist orthopedic patients with mobility, transfers, and use of 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.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with all policies and standards.