staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - DOU - Direct Observation Unit - $28+ per hour

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) DOU - Direct Observation Unit for a nursing job in Tupelo, Mississippi.

• Specialty: DOU - Direct Observation Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

* Patient Care: Provides a wide variety of nursing functions to support the medical plan of care in compliance with hospital/departmental policies and procedures.
* Documentation: Assist in maintaining patient records through daily nursing summaries, Medicare charting, acute care charting and accurate medication administration records. Contributes to nursing care plan.
* Teaching: Provides patient/family teaching necessary for continuing care during and after discharge.
* IV Therapy: Performs IV therapy utilizing hospital guidelines.

**Requirements:**

* Must be licensed to practice as an LPN in the State of Mississippi
* Must complete certified LPN course; maintain current AHA CPR certification
* Must meet continuing education requirements  as defined
* Maintains knowledge and skills necessary to provide age appropriate care
* Re-certify CLPN course and licensure every 2 years
* Must complete 24-32 hours orientation MIS computer training.

North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2​2​3​2​-​0​0​0​A​K​J. Posted job title: Clpn-Observation/Overflow-Various Shifts

At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the “you” you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives and your passions – and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We’re committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate “why” – our patients.

With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women’s and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.