LPN-Ambulatory - Grants Ferry Dermatology

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Flowood, MS, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support ambulatory dermatology services at Grants Ferry location. You will assist with direct patient care, administer treatments, and monitor plans under supervision, reflecting standard procedures and IV therapy expansion where applicable.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accurate charting, patient education, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Valid LPN license required.
• IV therapy expanded role may be required in some clinical areas.
• Ability to follow documented treatment plans and supervisor directions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care by executing and administering treatments and procedures directed by supervisor.
• Report patient issues and concerns to supervisor and staff.
• Maintain accurate patient records (charts, schedules, procedures, medication history).
• Educate patients and families according to the established care plan.
• Function in IV therapy expanded role as applicable and per regulations.
• Participate in committees or projects to improve patient care and service quality.

Skills

Patient care procedures

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer systems knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

LPN license

Tools

IV therapy

Job description

Job Requisition ID

R00054778

Job Category

Nursing

Organization

Adult Dermatology-Grants Ferry

Location/s

UP Grants Ferry

Job Title

LPN-Ambulatory - Grants Ferry Dermatology

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.

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

10/23/2026

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified)