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Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS (In Person)
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Login Search Search for careers Licensed Practical Nurse Apply now Job no: 510826 Position type: Full-Time 12-
Month Department:
560117- SHC•
Clinical Care Location:
Main Campus•Starkville, MS Categories:
Support Staff Position Open Date:
Jun 16 2026Position Function:
Provides general medical care to patients, within the scope of applicable licensure, as directed by clinicians of the John C. Longest Student Health Center.Salary Grade :
12 Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1.Provides direct patient care including:
a. Gathers medical history from patient. b. Interviews patients, measures vital signs and records information in patient's chart. c. Prepares examination rooms for patients. d. Assists clinicians with examinations. e. Conducts vision and hearing tests. f. Changes dressings. g. Performs PEAK tests and administers nebulizer treatment. h. Performs x-ray procedures per established protocols and training. 2.Performs miscellaneous duties including:
a. Makes referral appointments for patients. b. Calls in prescriptions to pharmacies, faxes reports to others doctors and to hospitals. c. Maintains inventory of supplies, restocks examination rooms and trauma room with instruments and other supplies. d. Maintains current BLS (CPR) certifications, participates in assessment and quality improvement programs. 3. Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:
1. Degree from an accredited nursing program. 2. Current Mississippi license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). 3. At least one year experience as a nurse in a clinic setting.Preferred Qualifications:
1. Work experience above the minimum required performing related duties. 2. Certification in ACLS, college health nursing, or office x-ray.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Standard nursing skills, Electronic medical record utilization. Ability to handle busy environment. Empathy for patients. Capability to accomplish tasks timely and accurately Working Conditions and Physical Effort 1. General office conditions. 2. Exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, blood and blood products. 3. Potential for injury from needles and other sharp objects. 4. Potential for injury from chemicals. 5. Possible exposure to radiation from x-ray. Instructions forApplying:
Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839. What do I do if I need an accommodation? In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at tel: (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu . If you have any questions regarding this policy, contact the Department of Human Resources Management at (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu . Upon request, sections of this job listing are available in large print, and readers are available to assist the visually impaired.Advertised:
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- SHC•Clinical Care Main Campus•Starkville, MS Open until filled Provides general medical care to patients, within the scope of applicable licensure, as directed by clinicians of the John C.