Licensed Nurse Practical

Licensed Practical Nurse

This listing closes on 6/29/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada).

Employer:

State of Mississippi

Salary: $32,000.00 - $43,680.00 Annually

Location:

34 - JONES COUNTY, MS

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: JON1

Department: 0373 - MH-ELLISVILLE STATE SCHOOL

Opening Date: 06/15/2026

Closing Date: 6/29/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary $32,000.00 Agency Maximum Salary $43,680.00

About the Agency:
Ellisville State School is a state operated regional program providing comprehensive services to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our mission is to enrich the lives of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing a foundation of independence and empowerment to reach for their tomorrow and make a difference in the world today.

About the Position:
This position is with Ellisville State School and is located in Jones County. The official MSPB classification title is Licensed Practical Nurse. The working title for this position is Licensed Practical Nurse. The incumbent will provide licensed practical nursing care to individuals served in the Pecan Grove Unit. Duties include assessing and evaluating illnesses or injuries, documenting nursing care, administering prescribed medications and treatments, carrying out physician orders, communicating with individuals served, families, and healthcare staff, and assisting with appointments and other health-related needs.

The incumbent is responsible for ensuring nursing care is provided in accordance with applicable Board of Nursing rules and regulations, Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities program policies, agency procedures, and assigned supervisory direction.

Characteristics of Work:
This is licensed practical nursing work involving the provision of direct nursing care, medication administration, treatment support, health monitoring, documentation, and communication with individuals served, families, and healthcare staff in an institutional or residential care setting. The incumbent performs nursing duties under applicable licensure requirements, agency policies, and supervisory direction. Work requires clinical judgment within the scope of practical nursing practice, attention to detail, documentation accuracy, communication skills, and the ability to respond appropriately in an often-changing care environment.

Examples of Work:
Examples of work include assessing and evaluating illnesses or injuries; documenting nursing observations, care, and treatment; administering prescribed medications and treatments; carrying out physician orders; communicating with individuals served, families, supervisors, and healthcare staff; accompanying individuals served to medical appointments; performing urine drug screens; using computers and applicable software to complete required documentation; monitoring health-related needs; reporting changes in condition;

following Board of Nursing rules and regulations; following Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities program policies; and performing related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Typically requires a certificate from an approved school of nursing, licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse, and 0-4 years of experience.

Essential Functions:

Essential functions include providing licensed practical nursing care; assessing and documenting illnesses, injuries, care, and treatment; administering medications and treatments as prescribed; carrying out physician orders; communicating effectively with individuals served, families, healthcare staff, supervisors, and other agency personnel; accompanying individuals served to medical appointments; performing urine drug screens; using computers and applicable software for documentation; maintaining accurate health-related records; following applicable Board of Nursing rules and regulations, agency policies, and program requirements;

maintaining professionalism and confidentiality; responding appropriately to an unpredictable work environment; and performing related nursing duties as assigned.