Licensed Practice Nurse, IV Therapy - Memorial Surgery Center-Cedar Lake - Days - PRN

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the ambulatory surgery center provides direct patient care under the supervision of a professional Registered Nurse (RN) or physician, with a focus on IV therapy services within the LPN scope of practice as defined by the Mississippi Board of Nursing.  This role requires a high degree of precision, attention to detail, and a committment to patient safety in a fast-paced surgical environment.

• IV Therapy Administration:
  
  
  
  • Initiate peripheral IV catheters in superficial peripheral veins
  
  
  • Administer Board-approved IV solutions and IV medications via the peripheral route (excluding IV push/bolus medications other than those for plasma volume expansion, blood products, or chemotherapeutic agents)
  
  
  • Monitor and adjust IV solution flow rates as prescribed
  
  
  • Perform routine saline flushes to maintain patency of peripheral intermittent vascular access devices
  
  
  • Discontinue IV therapy and remove peripheral IV catheters
  
  


• Patient Care and Monitoring:
  
  
  
  • Monitor patient responses to IV therapy, reporting any complications or adverse reactions immediately to the supervising RN or physician
  
  
  • Collect patient data and assist the RN with planning, implementing, and evaluating the plan of care
  
  
  • Perform general nursing duties, including monitoring vital signs, lab tests, and procedures, reporting results to provider as needed.  Assisting with pre and post -operative patient needs and documentation of care provided
  
  
  • Maintain accurate patient records (e.g., charts, schedules, procedures, medication history)
  
  


• Collaboration and Education:
  
  
  
  • Communicate and collaborate effectively with the healthcare team and patient/family
  
  
  • Educate patients and family members in accordance with the established plan of care
  
  
  • Participate in ongoing educational activities to maintain and enhance competency in IV therapy and general nursing practices
  
  


• Supervision:
  
  
  
  • Must be able to work under the supervision of a RN or physician who is physically on the premises where patient care is provided
  
  


• Limitations (Not within LPN scope of practice in MS)
  
  
  
  • Inserting or removing Central Venous Access Devices (CVADs), including PICC lines
  
  
  • Administering IV drugs via direct IV push/bolus (other than approved boluses for plasma volume expansion)
  
  
  • Administering blood or blood components
  
  
  • Adminsitering the first dose of a new IV medication
  
  

• Required Education and Certification:
  
  
  
  • Graduation from a state-approved practical nursing program
  
  
  • A valid, active Mississippi LPN license
  
  
  • Successful completion of a Board-approved IV therapy course or an IV therapy integrated accredited nursing program, with documented evidence of education and competency
  
  


• Required Skills and Experience:
  
  
  
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skill in IV therapy procedures within the LPN scope of practice in Mississippi
  
  
  • Strong attention to detail, knowledge of infection control protocols, and excellent communication skills
  
  
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented surgical environment