Licensed Nurse Practical

Job Opportunity at Ellisville State School

The State of Mississippi is seeking candidates for a nursing position at Ellisville State School, a regional program providing comprehensive services to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The mission of Ellisville State School is to enrich the lives of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing a foundation of independence and empowerment.

About the Position:

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 ensure 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 person's 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 driver's license and a safe driving record as outlined in the Ellisville State School Safety Manual.

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.