Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse - Internal Med Clinic

RN

Provides the best possible nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients on the unit.
Promotes a positive and professional representation of the organization.

LPN

Provides direct patient care utilizing the nursing process under the direction and supervision of the RN.
Reviews diagnostic test results and reports abnormal results and changes in patient condition to the RN, physician and appropriate healthcare team members in a timely manner.
Administers prescribed medications, therapies and treatments in accordance with practical nursing standards.
Maintains and reviews patient medical records, notes and physician orders: documents all patient care activities in accordance with documentation standards.
Implements components of the plan of care within the LPN scope of practice and competency to promote desired outcomes.
Aids with discharge planning and carrying out the patients teaching plan under the direction of the RN.
Evaluates and maintains the environment to promote patient and healthcare team safety.
Provides compassionate basic nursing care, maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the supervising RN on the execution of the patient's plan of care.
• Aids physicians, RNs and health care team members with data collection, assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of patient and families care to achieve desired outcomes.
• Advocates for the patient and supports the patient's psychological, ethical, spiritual and cultural needs by collaborating with the RN and healthcare team.
• Sets out to healthcare team members to serve as a resource to increase practice knowledge.
• Anticipates needs and voluntarily assists others.

Qualifications

• RN: Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Previous experience in general duty nursing preferred but not required. Active Mississippi RN licensure. Basic Life Support (BLS).
• LPN: Graduate of an accredited LPN school. Proficient in English, verbal and written communication skills and computer skills. Current Mississippi State license as LPN and BLS certification.