LPN- Hattiesburg

SEMRHI•Hattiesburg, MS

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN assists the Provider in direct patient care and communicates and interacts appropriately with staff, patients, families, and visitors of all age groups, with sensitivity to cultural and religious beliefs. The role requires flexibility to float to other clinic locations as needed to support operational needs, provide adequate coverage, and maintain quality patient care. The LPN prepares patients and examination rooms, supports procedures and in-house testing, documents patient information and education, responds to patient calls, and assists with recall and follow-up procedures. The position also involves operating clinical equipment, maintaining infection-control practices, keeping clinical areas supplied and organized, and completing required IT/Security training.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Mississippi Board of Nursing License.
Current CPR Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association.
Knowledge and skills in administering job duties, including performing phlebotomy.
Basic knowledge of clinical operations.
Written and oral communication skills.
Ability to comprehend and perform duties with minimal supervision.
Ability to prioritize work and accept constructive criticism.
Ability to prepare reports and follow up as necessary.
Must continuously listen, visualize, and have dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
Must have a full range of body motion.
Must frequently sit, reach, use both right and left forearm rotation, walk, stand, kneel, and twist.
Must occasionally kneel and twist and have the ability to grasp firmly.
Must be able to lift and carry, push, and pull in excess of 20 pounds.
Must pass a criminal background check, drug screen, and physical assessment.

Responsibilities

Deliver direct patient care under the supervision of the Provider.
Return examination rooms to proper order after each patient.
Prepare patients in a timely and appropriate manner.
Access and assist patients in emergency situations.
Keep examination rooms and the lab neat, clean, organized, and stocked with necessary supplies.
Teach patients and document patient education.
Document complete and accurate vital signs and information in the medical record and EMR.
Assess patients according to their symptoms.
Follow the Provider’s orders promptly.
Return patient phone calls in a timely manner.
Understand and assist with recall and follow-up procedures.
Prepare reports and follow up as necessary.
Demonstrate flexibility in job duties and float to other clinic locations as needed.
Operate clinical equipment.
Demonstrate a caring and compassionate attitude toward patients and staff, and communicate effectively with the Provider.
Adhere to infection-control policies, using universal precautions and PPE as appropriate.
Anticipate and prepare supplies needed for procedures to expedite patient care.
Perform in-house testing.
Assist with medical record scanning as needed.
Complete required IT/Security trainings before the deadline.