Clinic LPN

Job Purpose:

This position renders technical nursing care to assigned patients. The incumbent provides direct and indirect care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensed Practical Nurses direct and oversee nurse assistants and collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to achieve the highest standards of care specific to the age and needs of the patient. Provides patient care/services for all stages of the lifespan including pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.

Accountabilities: The principle end results for which this job is held accountable

I. Practices in accordance with hospital philosophy; Nursing Department's philosophy, goals, and standards of care; (State) Board of Nursing; (State) Nursing Practice Act and other regulating agencies.

II. Enhances continuity of care by meeting assigned patient's physical and psychosocial needs through utilization of the nursing process.

III. Ensures a secure and safe patient environment by practicing in accordance with organization and unit specific policies, procedures, and standards of care.

IV. Establishes a caring, humanitarian environment by providing emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual support to patients and their significant others.

V. Promotes the patient's well-being, maximal independence and ability to make informed decisions by reinforcing the patient/significant others' knowledge and understanding of the disease, medications and self care skills.

VI. Ensures that quality patient care is delivered by assuming accountability and responsibility for the delivery of care.

VII. Promotes a cooperative working environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships, and team building concepts.

VIII. Participates in cost containment activities.

IX. Records the Nursing process.

X. Maintains job-specific competency which addresses effective, safe use of equipment, infection control, disaster preparedness training, emergency life saving procedures (CPR), and patient information management.

XI. Provides age/developmentally appropriate patient care in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for

the specific age groups served.

XII. Serves in the coordinating role of charge nurse on Skilled Nursing as outlined in the “Charge Nurse Guidelines,” when fully oriented and deemed competent to do so.

XIII. Accountable for other duties as requested.

This Job Description is an overall statement of major accountabilities and duties performed by incumbents in this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform other position-related duties other than those described in this description.

Minimum Level Qualifications

Education:

Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing.

Experience:

- None required for the beginning practitioner.

- Refresher course required for LPNs who have not worked in an acute setting for (5) years or more.

- SNF charge nurses should have 1 year's experience.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration:

Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in (state).

CPR Certification required or must be obtained within probationary period.

Skills and Qualifications:

- Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, nonverbal and listening skills).

- Ability to provide direct and indirect patient care.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hamilton, MS: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• LVN (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• LPN (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $22