Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN II)
Department:THIRD WEST (3W)
Full Time/PRN:Full Time
Job SummaryProvides nursing care under RN direction; performs assessments within scope, medication administration, documentation, and patient education.
Minimum Qualifications• Current LPN license (MS); effective communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications• CPR certification.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities• Collect, monitor, and report patient information.
• Assist admission/discharge; provide teaching.
• Administer medications safely; infection prevention.
• Support staffing and teamwork; document accurately.
Physical Requirements• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods.
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, and kneeling.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs independently; >50 lbs with assistance/devices.
• Assist with patient repositioning and transfers using proper body mechanics and equipment.
• Manual dexterity for clinical procedures and computer use; adequate vision, hearing, and speech.
All candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that reasonable accommodations be made for qualified individuals to help perform the essential functions of the position.
South Central Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
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Skills Required
- Current LPN license
- Effective communication skills
- CPR certification
What We Do
South Central Regional Medical Center is a 285-bed, public not-for-profit hospital located in Laurel, MS founded in 1952. The hospital primarily serves a 4-county area: Jones County, Jasper County, Wayne County and Smith County. The primary focus of the South Central Regional Medical Center Health System is to provide excellent healthcare services to the residents of South Central Mississippi and to improve the quality of life in the region. With more than 80 physicians on staff representing 28 medical specialties, South Central continues to meet the healthcare needs of a growing region. With over 2,100 employees throughout the health system, the highly skilled healthcare professionals work with cutting-edge technologies and offer the most modern diagnostic and treatment options.
