LPN

Forrest General Hospital•Hattiesburg, MS

About The Position

The LPN works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and performs assignments delegated by the RN to support quality patient care. The role assists the RN in implementing the nursing process through direct patient care, including documentation, observation, and patient evaluations. The LPN provides age-appropriate care and applies knowledge of growth and development to interpret patient-status information and identify age-specific care needs. The LPN completes a Care Plan Progress Note and required documentation each shift, and performs medication reconciliation on admission, discharge, and as needed. The position also requires wound care and dressing changes, blood glucose monitoring, and insulin administration. The LPN supports team members, unit operations, customer service, effective communication, a safe and clean work environment, and the organization’s We Care philosophy. The role uses the electronic medical record and follows care-plan documentation responsibilities.

Requirements

Graduate of a recognized non-online LPN program.
Licensed LPN able to practice within the State of Mississippi; required upon hire.
Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of employment.
LPN IV Expanded Role certification upon hire.
Ability to perform as a team member, cooperate with others, follow directions precisely, demonstrate initiative, set priorities, and function under stress.

Nice To Haves

Work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the RN in implementing the nursing process and providing direct patient care, including documentation, observation, and patient evaluations.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and needs, using knowledge of growth and development and patient-status information.
Complete the Care Plan Progress Note and required documentation each shift.
Perform medication reconciliation on admission, discharge, and as needed.
Perform wound care and dressing changes.
Perform blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration.
Assist team members and help ensure the unit runs efficiently.
Communicate and interact effectively with patients, families, visitors, and the healthcare team.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Practice the We Care philosophy in interactions with patients, visitors, coworkers, employees, and non-employees.
Navigate the electronic medical record and complete documentation in accordance with care-plan responsibilities.