Licensed Nurse Practical
Listed on 2026-07-05
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing
Job Title
The individual will render general nursing care to each person in the home by administering prescribed medications and therapeutic treatment, ensuring these are delivered safely, timely, and accurately.
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
The individual will render general nursing care to each person in the home by administering prescribed medications and therapeutic treatment, ensuring these are delivered safely, timely, and accurately. The individual observes, records, and reports to appropriate personnel the general and specific physical and medical conditions of each person. Reports any acute changes in health status to the registered nurse supervisor, physician, and/or nurse practitioner.
The individual will ensure that each person will be seen in the community eye and dental clinics as ordered and as needed, and will ensure that each person will be seen in the community clinic as needed. Will provide continuity of nursing care through charting, monthly records, and organizing each person's medical file as per Ellisville State School Policy and Procedures.
Will perform assigned duties from supervisors in accordance with the MS Board of Nursing rules and regulations and Ellisville State School Policies and Procedures. Subject to working with persons served in a dorm setting as needed. The individual must have a valid Mississippi Driver's License and a safe driving record as outlined in the Ellisville State School Safety Manual. — Vacancy is at the Lumberton Community Homes.
What You'll Need To Be Successful
Efficient organizational and time management skills. Good oral and written communication skills. Positive work morale. Ability to be flexible in thinking and problem solving. Realistic expectations about the difficulty and challenges of the work. Ability to handle an often unpredictable work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Typically requires a Certificate from an Approved School of Nursing, Licensure as an LPN and 0-4 years of experience.
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