Licensed Practical Nurses 09.08.22 Position Available In Rankin, Mississippi
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Job Description
Licensed Practical Nurses 09.08.22
Mississippi State Hospital Pearl, MS Full-time Health Administration
Posted on June 02, 2025
Nursing position accountable for administering medication and other prescribed treatments, taking vital signs, assisting with care plan activities, observing and reporting patient conditions and behaviors, and participating in rehabilitation, ambulation, and transfers. Communicates with doctors, patients, and families, and educates patients on care. May provide transport and/or escort to offsite appointments and application of restraints when necessary. Mentors and delegates work to CNAs.
The following are common duties which include but are not limited to:
Recording the patient’s history
Giving medication as prescribed by the physician
Taking vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and weight
Basic wound care including cleaning and bandaging injured areas
Giving injections of medications
Providing immunizations
Entering information into computer systems
Ensuring patients and families understand release instructions
Providing oversight to Nursing Assistive Personnel (NAP)
Monitoring fluid/food intake and output
Moving patients safely
Observing patient reactions to medications
Observing patient mental health status
Providing emotional support
Assisting with daily needs such as bathing and dressing
Observing of patients for skin breakdown
Requires a Certificate from an Approved School of Nursing, Licensure as an LPN and 0-4 years of experience.
Mississippi State Hospital
Pearl , MS
http://www.msh.state.ms.us/
