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Flowood, MS, USA
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The Role
Provides direct patient care under supervision, administers treatments and procedures, monitors patient conditions, maintains clinical records, educates patients and families, and reports concerns. May perform IV therapy under expanded-scope regulations. Requires teamwork, communication, accurate documentation, patient-care knowledge, and participation in nursing committees or improvement initiatives.
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Job Requisition ID:R00052997

Job Category:Nursing

Organization:Adult Dermatology-Grants Ferry

Location/s:UP Grants Ferry

Job Title:LPN

Job Summary:Assists in providing direct care to assigned patients. Administers and monitors treatments in accordance with current treatment plan or as directly by the supervisor. Performs work that reflects substantial variety and moderate complexity. Practices in expanded role of IV therapy in accordance with state regulations if required by the clinical area. To perform job duties in accordance with the medical center's purpose.

Education & Experience

LPN certified in IV therapy, if required by the clinical area.  Certifications, licenses or registration required:  valid LPN license;  LPN certified in IV therapy, if required by clinical area. BLS within 90 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of patient care procedures and protocols.  Verbal and written communication skills.  Interpersonal skills. Knowledge and understanding of computer systems tools and programs.  Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Assists with patient care by executing and administering treatments and procedures directed by supervisor.
  • Reports to supervisor and other staff any patient issues and concerns.
  • Maintains accurate patient records (e.g. charts, schedules, procedures, medication /treatment history, etc.)
  • Educates patients and family members in accordance with established plan of care.
  • Functions in expanded role of IV therapy in accordance with regulatory standards, if required by clinical area.
  • Serves on at least one nursing council, hospital, or medical center committee, task force, or project team to improve patient care or work area demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to bio-hazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, frequent lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, frequent climbing, frequent crawling, frequent crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, constant pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, occasional sitting, constant standing, constant twisting, and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type:Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:No

Pay Class:Hourly

FTE %:100

Work Shift:Day

Benefits Eligibility:

Grant Funded:NoJob Posting Date:09/15/2026Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):

Skills Required

  • Valid LPN license
  • LPN certification in IV therapy, if required by the clinical area
  • Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of hire
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The Company
10,000 Employees

What We Do

The University of Mississippi Medical Center, located in Jackson, is the state's only academic health science center. Its mission is to improve the lives of Mississippians by educating tomorrow's health care professionals, conducting health sciences research, and providing cutting-edge patient care. UMMC houses seven health science schools and provides wide-ranging patient care programs, including the state's only children's hospital.

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