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Position: Licensed Practical Nurse
Location: Columbus, MS 39710
Pay rate: $28/hr.
Schedule: 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM (M-F) | Approx. 40 hours weekly
Duration: 12 months with possible extension up to 5 years
Key Responsibilities
Provide patient care according to established nursing standards and clinical protocols.
Assess patient conditions and accurately document clinical information.
Recognize and respond to patient needs, including medication administration and patient education.
Administer prescribed medications through oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous routes.
Perform treatments and procedures in accordance with policies and physician orders.
Identify urgent and emergent situations and initiate appropriate interventions.
Assist registered nurses and physicians during patient care activities.
Prepare patients for diagnostic procedures and specialized examinations.
Operate and prepare specialized medical instruments and equipment.
Monitor patient condition before, during, and after procedures.
Educate patients and family members regarding care plans and treatment instructions.
Orient and assist peers and support personnel regarding unit policies and standards.
Promote a safe and healthy work environment supporting quality patient outcomes.
Qualifications
Current, full, active, and unrestricted LPN/LVN license.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification