What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation position at Hattiesburg Clinic?
POSITION SUMMARY : The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct or indirect nursing care to patients who present with urgent, emergency, or potential health problems; utilizes knowledge of basic nursing principles, practices and ethics; participates in the organization and management of the physician's practice.
QUALIFICATIONS : Formal training, which will probably be indicated by a graduation certificate from an accredited LPN school of nursing; current State licensure.
Preferred accomplishments include nursing experience and current CPR certification. Personal skills include a willingness to assign high priority to patient comfort and satisfaction; the ability to communicate effectively; and the ability to work compatibly with physicians, other department members, and clinic employees in other departments.
Physical guidelines include ability to stand / walk for up to eight hours / day; bend, stoop, twist; assist patients in turning; assist patient in arising from exam table; push wheelchair patients; assist patient in arising from and returning to wheelchair.
WORK SCHEDULE : Monday-Friday 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm
Other details
- Pay Type Hourly
- Travel Required No
- Required Education Certification
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