LPN - Geri Psych PRN (2339)

Company: Bolivar Medical Center
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Bolivar Medical CenterPRN positions require a candidate who will come when needed for their department. PRN's do not have set or guaranteed hours. As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, LPN's provide direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. These practices will include:Under the direction of an RN, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN. Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care. May administermedication. Documents patient care given. Assists RN with development of plan of care.Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families. Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.Job Requirements:Minimum EducationAssociates DegreeBachelor's Preferred Required Licenses[Mississippi, United States] Licensed Practical Nurses Current Mississippi licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocation Nurse (LVN); or current Compact State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocation Nurse (LVN) Required SkillsMust have an updated American Heart Association approved Basic Life Support (BLS) and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) certification. If employee does not have a current CPI at time of hire or transfer, then employee will have six months from day of hire, or transfer, to obtain, or update, CPI certification. If employee does not have a current BLS at time of hire or transfer, then employee will have one month from day of hire, or transfer, to obtain, or update, BLS certificationLifePoint Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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