Baylor LPN

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Baylor LPN

Highland Home Nursing Center

638 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ridgeland, MS 39157

$25 - $28 an hour - Full-time

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Job details

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 per week

Location

638 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ridgeland, MS 39157

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties: Geriatrics

Physical setting: Long term care, Nursing home, Rehabilitation center

Standard shift: Day shift, Evening shift

Weekly schedule: Every weekend

Ability to commute/relocate: Ridgeland, MS: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

License/Certification

LPN license (Required)

Work Location: In person

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Full job description

Sign on bonus available

LPN would work 16 hours (7a-11p) every sat and Sunday for a total of 32 hours worked and be compensated for 40 hours. The additional 8 hours is calculated at base rate with no shift diff. Shift diff for hours worked between 3p and 11p is $2.00 per hour.

We are looking for a reliable LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to care for our residents in a professional and considerate manner. You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse or doctor. LPN professionals must be first and foremost qualified and compassionate. The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing diverse basic care to those who need it while remaining patient and calm. It is a demanding job but also very rewarding.

Responsibilities

• Record a patient’s medical history accurately
• Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
• Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
• Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
• Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
• Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
• Accurately transcribe written physician orders to the patients' EHR
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
• Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions

Skills

• Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
• Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
• Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
• Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
• Perfect physical condition and stamina
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate and able to handle stress
• Proven experience as LPN or similar role
• Successful completion of an accredited LPN program is a must

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 per week

Benefits

401(k) matching

Continuing education credits

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Free parking

Health insurance

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