LPN, IV Therapy - Memorial Surgery Center-Ocean Springs - Days - FT

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