LPN Skilled Nursing

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Hattiesburg, MS

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides essential nursing care to patients under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and in collaboration with the healthcare team. The LPN supports patient care through focused assessments, medication administration, and implementation of care plans. The role is responsible for delivering safe, high-quality care in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, professional standards, and state regulations, while contributing to positive patient outcomes. The position includes direct patient care and may include orthopedic nursing duties such as assisting with mobility and transfers, applying braces or splints as directed, providing prescribed pain medication, monitoring neurovascular status, and supporting patient education and discharge instructions under RN guidance. The LPN also helps maintain care equipment and supplies, supports emergency response within their competency, and may assist in orienting or training new staff or nursing students. The role requires an active state LPN or LVN license and Basic Life Support certification. Advanced Cardiac Life Support is preferred; additional state-specific certification requirements apply in Mississippi. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, and applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Requirements

0–1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting required.
State LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) or LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) licensure required.
Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification required.
Strong knowledge of nursing principles, medication administration, and patient care practices.
Proficiency in patient assessment, monitoring, and documentation.
Excellent communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
Organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities.
Knowledge of safety protocols, infection control measures, and regulatory requirements.
Ability to adapt to changing patient care needs and healthcare practices.
Mississippi-specific: ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required; STABLE certification required within 6 months of employment.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer; immigration sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care under RN supervision, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and responding to patient needs.
Conduct focused patient assessments and identify and report changes in patient condition to appropriate team members.
Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and injections in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and safety protocols.
Assist with developing, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care, interventions, and observations in the medical record.
Educate patients and families about health maintenance, medication management, and post-discharge care.
Follow infection control protocols, safety standards, and healthcare regulations.
Assist with basic procedures, including wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection, within scope of practice.
Participate in orientation and training of new staff or nursing students as assigned.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate care.
Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies needed for patient care.
Respond to medical emergencies and support code team interventions within competency.
For orthopedic LPN duties, assist with mobility, transfers, and assistive devices; apply braces, splints, or slings as directed; provide prescribed pain medication; monitor neurovascular status; support patient education and discharge instructions under RN guidance; and report changes in rhythm or condition to the RN or provider.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with policies and standards.