LPN-Outpatient Clinic in Hattiesburg, Mississippi at Forrest General Hospital

Job Summary:

The LPN provides quality patient care. The LPN shall assist in the implementation of the nursing process by providing direct patient care as evidenced by patient care documentation, direct observation, and patient evaluations. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed. The LPN is responsible for taking vital signs, height, and weight of patients. Review medication with the patient during each encounter at visit or on telephone messages. The LPN is responsible for returning messages to the patient and routing to the Doctor for review and/or orders. The LPN is responsible for maintaining an accurate record of the sample medications with a weekly count. They are responsible for keeping their LPN license and CPR current. The LPN needs the knowledge and skills to appropriately communicate and interact with the patients, families, and visitors of all age groups while being sensitive to their cultural and religious beliefs.

Performance Expectations:

• Demonstrates knowledge of penalties and sanctions on an individual or organization for the misuse of a patient’s health information.
• Demonstrates the ability to accurately document patient information in the Medical Record to ensure the patient care team has access to up-to-date information.
• Demonstrate the ability to collect and enter data from patient, including, but not limited to, vital signs, medication, history of procedure and allergies.
• Demonstrate the technical ability to use and troubleshoot multiple pieces of equipment, including but not limited to, dyna-map, wheelchair, computers, scales, printers/faxes, telemedicine machine and copier machine.
• Demonstrate an understanding of phone messages and triage of the patient at the time of visit.

Qualifications:

Education/Skills:

Graduate of an approved non-online LPN program is required.

Work Experience:

Work experience preferred, but not required.

Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE

• Licensed LPN able to practice within the State of MS

Additional Certification/Licensure - Obtained based on required timeframe below

• Basic Life Support

Within 30 Days of Employment

Required

Mental Demands:

Ability to perform as a team member, cooperate with others, follow directions precisely, demonstrate initiative, set priorities, and function under stress.