Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Want an LPN job that goes beyond direct patient care? East Mississippi State Hospital (EMSH) in Meridian is hiring an LPN to support its Quality Assurance (QA) and Utilization Review (UR) programs. You'll work Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with no nights or weekends. It's a state job, so you'll get state health insurance, a state retirement plan (PERS), 18 days of personal leave, and 10 paid holidays a year.

Job Details

• Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Quality Assurance & Utilization Review
• Location: Meridian, Mississippi
• Salary: $32,000 per year ($2,666.67 per month), plus location pay
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Benefits

• 18 days of personal leave per year
• 12 days of medical leave per year
• 10 paid holidays per year
• No cap on leave accrual. Accrual starts on your date of hire and increases after three years.
• State health insurance
• State retirement plan through the Public Employees' Retirement System of Mississippi (PERS)
• Semi-monthly pay with direct deposit

About EMSH East Mississippi State Hospital is a behavioral health program run by the Mississippi Department of Mental Health. Based in Meridian, EMSH provides acute psychiatric care, alcohol and drug addiction treatment, nursing home services, and community living services. Our mission is to provide the highest level of health care services through integrated behavioral health programs. Our values are Service to the Public, Compassion, Care and Treatment, Excellence, and Partnership.

What You'll Do

• Track, trend, and submit Hospital-Based Inpatient Psychiatric Services (HBIPS) data accurately and on time
• Carry out utilization review activities according to established policies and procedures
• Collect, analyze, combine, and report utilization review data to the QA Director each month
• Collect, analyze, combine, and report assigned quality assurance data to the QA Director each month
• Keep accurate records and help ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards
• Work with interdisciplinary teams on quality improvement efforts

What You'll Need

• Certificate from an approved school of nursing
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing
• 0-4 years of nursing experience
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills

Preferred

• Experience with quality assurance, data reporting, utilization review, or compliance (not required)

East Mississippi State Hospital is an equal opportunity employer for all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, gender, religion, national origin, age, physical handicap, disability or political affiliation. The Mississippi Department of Mental Health complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.