What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse Long Term Care, Full Time Nights position at Bolivar Medical Center?
Description
Start your next chapter at Bolivar Medical Center, a 164-bed hospital serving Cleveland, MS, and part of the ScionHealth community hospital network. Bolivar Medical Center is a Joint Commission accredited hospital that provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department services and also offers a long-term care unit. At Bolivar, you will deliver vital care in a community setting with the backing of a highly regarded hospital system committed to quality, safety, and local impact.
Job Summary
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct and indirect nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting. This role includes assessing resident needs, administering medications, performing treatments, and supporting residents with daily living activities. The LPN supports interdisciplinary care planning and ensures regulatory compliance while maintaining a focus on resident dignity and quality of life.
Essential Functions
- Provides safe, competent nursing care under RN supervision in accordance with resident care plans.
- Administers medications and treatments, including wound care and specimen collection.
- Monitors and reports changes in residents’ health status to the physician and care team.
- Documents all assessments, interventions, and responses accurately in the electronic medical record.
- Assists residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to implement and evaluate care plans.
- Maintains medication safety by following the six rights of medication administration.
- Participates in resident and family education on health conditions and pain management.
- Provides leadership to Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), ensuring continuity of care.
- Responds to emergencies and communicates effectively with clinical and support staff.
- Maintains regulatory compliance, infection control practices, and patient safety standards.
- Supports orientation and training of new staff as needed.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Strong critical thinking, communication, and time management skills.
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-stress environments.
- Proficiency in EMR systems and basic computer applications.
- Awareness of psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs of residents and families.
- Ability to work varied shifts to meet departmental needs.
- Demonstrates compassion, integrity, and respect in all interactions.
- Commitment to lifelong learning and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Education
- Licensed Practical Nursing degree required
Licenses/Certifications
- Current LPN license or Compact State license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer.
Experience
- Experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing preferred but not required