LPN - MedSurg
DepartmentMGH Medical-Surgical Unit
Full Time/PRNPRN (As Needed)
Job SummaryResponsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient and family-centered care in the assigned nursing unit. Provides care by obtaining patient information and assisting in the development and implementation of plans of care designed to meet the physical, psychological, educational, and sociocultural needs of patients and families.
Minimum Qualifications- Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
- Current Mississippi Practical Nurse license.
- BLS certification required.
- IV Certification required or obtained within six months of hire.
- One year of clinical and/or medical-surgical nursing experience preferred.
- Previous hospital experience preferred.
- Provide safe and effective patient care within scope of practice.
- Collect patient information and assist with assessment activities.
- Contribute to development and implementation of patient care plans.
- Administer treatments and interventions as delegated.
- Document patient care accurately and timely.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Maintain professional licensure and certifications.
- Follow organizational policies, procedures, and standards of care.
- Promote patient safety and quality outcomes.
- Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, push, and pull throughout the shift.
- Ability to assist with patient movement and positioning.
- Ability to perform essential nursing functions in a clinical environment.
All candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires reasonable accommodations be made for qualified individuals to 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, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Skills Required
- Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program
- Current Mississippi Practical Nurse license
- BLS certification
- IV Certification (required or obtained within six months of hire)
- One year of clinical and/or medical-surgical nursing experience
- Previous hospital experience
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, push, and pull throughout the shift
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.
