Summary

　　Provides patient care as directed by the professional registered nurse and is accountable for own actions under this direction. Administers intravenous therapy according to state board of nursing rules, regulations, and position statements. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing and delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Performs other duties as assigned.

　　Responsibilities

　　Communicates and collaborates with professional registered nurse

　　Collects patient data.

　　Assists in planning patient care.

　　Assists in implementing patient care as directed.

　　Assists with evaluating the plan of care.

　　Administers medication as prescribed.

　　Administers intravenous medications according to State Board of Nursing rules and regulations.

　　Performs intravenous therapy according to State Board of Nursing rules and regulations.

　　Provides and reinforces the teaching of individuals and groups of patients.

　　Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.

　　Participates in ongoing educational activities.

　　Completes assigned goals.

　　Requirements, Preferences and Experience

　　Education

　　Minimum: AR - meets minimum IV therapy training requirements according to BON. TN - 6 months experience required and successful completion of intravenous therapy training according to BON. MS - successful completion of education and training provided by an IV integrated accredited nursing program or Board approved IV therapy course.

　　Licensure, Registration, Certification

　　Preferred: !!

　　Minimum:

　　BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE; LPN

　　MS-IV Certification required; TN & AR-IV course/training as defined by the state boards of nursing

　　Special Skills

　　Minimum: Computer literacy

　　About Baptist Memorial Health Care

　　At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

　　At Baptist, We Offer:

　　Competitive salaries

　　Paid vacation/time off

　　Continuing education opportunities

　　Generous retirement plan

　　Health insurance, including dental and vision

　　Sick leave

　　Service awards

　　Free parking

　　Short-term disability

　　Life insurance

　　Health care and dependent care spending accounts

　　Education assistance/continuing education

　　Employee referral program

　　Job Summary:

　　Position: 16070 - LPN-Expanded II

　　Facility: BMH - Calhoun Hospital

　　Department: CAN Nursing Home

　　Category: Nurse LPN

　　Type: Clinical Nurse

　　Work Type: Full Time

　　Work Schedule: Rotating

　　Location: US:MS:Calhoun City REQNUMBER: 19535