Licensed Nurse Practical

State of Mississippi; State Line (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi through Ellisville State School seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide general nursing care for residents in a dorm setting in Wayne County, MS. You will administer prescribed medications and therapies, observe health status, document findings, and communicate changes to nursing supervisors for timely action.

Responsibilities include coordinating access to eye, dental, and clinic services as ordered, maintaining accurate medical files, and adhering to MS Board of

Qualifications

• Requires efficient organizational and time management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Typically requires LPN licensure and a certificate from an approved school of nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing care in the home, administer medications and therapies.
• Observe, document, and report health status to supervisors and medical staff.
• Ensure patient access to community eye, dental, and clinic services as ordered.
• Maintain patient medical files and chart monthly records per policy.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

LPN licensure

Job description

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State of Mississippi

$32,000.00 - $43,680.00 Annually

Location

77 - WAYNE COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9223-0373-20260917wayne

0373 - MH-ELLISVILLE STATE SCHOOL

Opening Date

09/17/2026

9/29/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$32,000.00

$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. Agency contact information Human Resources at [phone].

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 assure 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 persons medical file as per Ellisville State School Policy and Procedures. Will perform assigned duties from supervisors in accordance with 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 Drivers License and a safe driving record as outlined in the Ellisville State School Safety Manual. Vacancy at Waynesboro 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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Jackson, Mississippi, 39201