LPN-Ambulatory

ummc; Bay St. Louis (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Ambulatory - Clinical in Bay St. Louis seeks an LPN-Ambulatory to provide direct patient care under supervision. You will administer treatments, monitor plans, and contribute to IV therapy where allowed by scope of practice.

The role requires an active LPN license and BLS within 90 days, with emphasis on teamwork, patient education, and accurate documentation in a busy ambulatory setting.

Qualifications

• Valid LPN license; IV therapy expanded role may be required for some areas.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Strong patient care and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care by executing and administering treatments and procedures directed by supervisor.
• Report to supervisor and other staff any patient issues and concerns.
• Maintain accurate patient records (charts, schedules, procedures, medication/history).
• Educate patients and family members according to the plan of care.
• Function in IV therapy expanded role where required and permitted by regulatory standards.
• Serve on nursing councils, hospital, or medical center committees to improve patient care and service quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care procedures

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork

Computer systems knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

LPN license

BLS certification

Job description

Job Category

Nursing

Organization

Children's Ambulatory - Clinical

Location

Children's of MS Bay St. Louis

Job Title

LPN-Ambulatory

Job Summary

Assists in providing direct care to assigned patients. Administers and monitors treatments in accordance with current treatment plan or as directly by the supervisor. Performs work that reflects substantial variety and moderate complexity. Practices in expanded role of IV therapy in accordance with state regulations if required by the clinical area. To perform job duties in accordance with the medical center's purpose.

Education & Experience

Certifications, licenses or registration required: Valid LPN license. LPN license with IV therapy expanded role may be required for some clinical areas. BLS required post-hire within 90 days.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of patient care procedures and protocols. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Knowledge and understanding of computer systems tools and programs. Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient care by executing and administering treatments and procedures directed by supervisor.
• Reports to supervisor and other staff any patient issues and concerns.
• Maintains accurate patient records (e.g. charts, schedules, procedures, medication /treatment history, etc.)
• Educates patients and family members in accordance with established plan of care.
• Functions in expanded role of IV therapy in accordance with regulatory standards, if required by clinical area.
• Serves on at least one nursing council, hospital, or medical center committee, task force, or project team to improve patient care or work area demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to bio-hazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, frequent lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, frequent climbing, frequent crawling, frequent crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, constant pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, occasional sitting, constant standing, constant twisting, and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more).

Time Type

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt

No

Pay Class

Hourly

FTE %

100

Work Shift

Day

Benefits Eligibility

Grant Funded: No

Job Posting Date

09/17/2026

Job Closing Date

open until filled if no date specified