Description
Job Summary:
Assists in providing direct care to assigned patients. Administers and monitors treatments in accordance with current treatment plan or as directly by the supervisor. Performs work that reflects substantial variety and moderate complexity. Practices in expanded role of IV therapy in accordance with state regulations if required by the clinical area. To perform job duties in accordance with the medical center's purpose.
Responsibilities:
Assists with patient care by executing and administering treatments and procedures directed by supervisor.
Reports to supervisor and other staff any patient issues and concerns.
Maintains accurate patient records (e.g. charts, schedules, procedures, medication /treatment history, etc.)
Educates patients and family members in accordance with established plan of care.
Functions in expanded role of IV therapy in accordance with regulatory standards, if required by clinical area.
Serves on at least one nursing council, hospital, or medical center committee, task force, or project team to improve patient care or work area demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to bio-hazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, frequent lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, frequent climbing, frequent crawling, frequent crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, constant pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, occasional sitting, constant standing, constant twisting, and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)
Requirements
Education & Experience
LPN certified in IV therapy, if required by the clinical area. Certifications, licenses or registration required: valid LPN license; LPN certified in IV therapy, if required by clinical area. PALS within 90 days of hire
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of patient care procedures and protocols. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Knowledge and understanding of computer systems tools and programs. Ability to work in a team environment.
Skills Required
- Valid LPN license
- PALS certification within 90 days of hire
- LPN certification in IV therapy (if required by clinical area)
- Knowledge of patient care procedures and protocols
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
- Knowledge and understanding of computer systems, tools, and programs
- Ability to perform frequent physical activities including lifting, pushing/pulling, climbing, crawling, stooping
What We Do
Healthier Mississippi People, LLC (HMP) is a private professional staffing organization and the preferred staffing partner of the University of Mississippi Medical Center. HMP is dedicated to recruiting and retaining highly talented clinical staff and healthcare professionals to fill critical positions and transform healthcare delivery across Mississippi.
