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Lpn ii - Third west (3w)

South Central Regional Medical Center

#CPR Certification #Documentation #Licensed Practical Nurse #Patient Care #Teamwork #Nursing #Healthcare #Infection Control #Patient Education

Quick overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN II) provides nursing care under the direction of an RN, performing assessments, administering medications, and conducting patient education. Essential duties include collecting and reporting patient information, assisting with admissions/discharges, and ensuring safe medication administration.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a current LPN license in Mississippi and effective communication skills to fulfill the role's requirements. Physical demands include the ability to stand/walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs independently.

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Job description

Licensed practical nurse (Lpn ii)

Job title

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN II)

Department: Third west (3w)

Full time/Prn

Full Time

Job summary

Provides 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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