LPN- PINE GROVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH at Forrest General Hospital
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
About the Job
The LPN performs under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and is delegated an assignment by him/her to achieve quality patient care. The LPN shall assist the RN in the implementation of the nursing process by providing direct patient care as evidenced, but not limited to, patient care documentation, direct observation, and patient evaluations. The LPN is responsible and accountable to the Patient Care Manager of the unit. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; also demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to read 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.
Performance Expectations:
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; also 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.
Education: Graduate of a recognized non-online LPN program required. Will require annual participation and/or training in BLS/CPR and Handle With Care.
Work Experience: Work experience preferred but not required.
Certification/Licensure: Must hold a current license to practice nursing in state of Mississippi, be certified in the expanded role of an LPN or be eligible for certification. Must be IV certified at time of hire. BLS Certification Preferred.
Performance Expectations:
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; also 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.
Education: Graduate of a recognized non-online LPN program required. Will require annual participation and/or training in BLS/CPR and Handle With Care.
Work Experience: Work experience preferred but not required.
Certification/Licensure: Must hold a current license to practice nursing in state of Mississippi, be certified in the expanded role of an LPN or be eligible for certification. Must be IV certified at time of hire. BLS Certification Preferred.