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At Simpson General Hospital, we pride ourselves in providing high quality healthcare in a hometown environment!
Job title:
- LPN
Work Location:
- SGH Medical Clinic
Reports to:
- Clinic Director
Job Type:
- Full Time
Experience:
- 5(+) years as Clinic Nurse (Preferred)
- Customer/Provider Service: 1(+) year (Preferred)
Education:
- Licensed LPN with State of Mississippi (Required)
- Associates Degree (Preferred)
Location:
- Harrisville Medical Clinic in Harrisville, MS
Schedule:
- Monday-Friday
Work Remotely:
- No
Position Summary:
Responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient and family centered care in the assigned clinic. Focus on assessing the patient and developing a plan of care designed to meet the physical, psychological, educational and sociocultural needs of the patient and family.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collection of data for current visit, up to date medication list and all pertinent medical information and complete documentation in EMR
- Participates in plan of care that is individualized for the patient reflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare team
- Performs appropriate treatments; within the scope of the LPN/ LPN IV cert; as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner
- Reviews, documents and carries out all orders and patient/family education in a timely manner.
- Delivers care with appropriate age and cultural competence to specific patient populations
- Provides individualized patient/family education customized to the patient and his/her family
- Timely reporting and documentation of unexpected or adverse events.
- Initiates emergency resuscitative measures according to adult resuscitation and advanced life support protocols
- Reports results and pertinent information to patients and physician
- Maintains confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and facility staff
- Maintains current competency in nursing specialty by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
- Administer and document treatments
- Dispense medications following policies and procedures and complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner
- Maintain complete and accurate patient records
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment in compliance with healthcare procedures and regulations
- Adheres to infection-control protocols
- Adheres to all hospital and departmental policies and procedures
- Monitor and coordinate maintenance of equipment operation and inventory
- Check and maintain nursing supplies inventory
- Educate and instruct patients and family members on discharge instructions and home care needs
- Provides mentoring, coaching and teaching to other staff as required
- Adapts and supports change in a positive and professional manner. Cooperates with peers and supports group decisions.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
- Graduated from an accredited nursing program
- Certifications as required, based on area of work, such as BLS
- Relevant experience
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff
- Basic computer skills
- Professional, friendly attitude
- Excellent bedside manner
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures
- Working knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations
- Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Responsible and compassionate
- Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
- Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
Physical Requirements:
The LPN must have the ability to move around freely, walk and stand for long periods of time; use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired; use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls; bend or twist their body; understand the speech of another person and speak clearly so listeners can understand; and see details of objects that are less than a few feet away and at a distance.
