Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Newton, Mississippi

Provides Nursing Care to Nursing Home Residents; supervises other LPN’s and Nurse Aides. This one is per diem, so you pick up the shifts you want. Bedford Care Center of Newton is long-term care.

Posted Sep 19

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Pay: Not posted
Unit and setting: Long Term Care Provides Nursing Care to Nursing Home Residents; supervises other LPN’s and Nurse Aides.nursing home residents
License: LPN license Practical Nursing License in good standing in the State of Mississippi
Term: Per Diem Bedford Care Centers offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full time employees.Full time

Do you qualify?

License: Practical Nursing License in good standing in the State of Mississippi Check your license

Preferred

Experience: long-term care nursing experience

What it pays

Pay differential: Shift Differentials for some nursing positions Shift Differentials for some nursing positions
Extra pay: shift differentialsfor some nursing positions
Eligibility: full-time employees Bedford Care Centers offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full time employees.

Benefits

BenefitsVacation payVacation pay
BenefitsPaid sick leavePaid sick leave
BenefitsGroup Health insuranceGroup Health insurance
BenefitsDental insuranceDental insurance
BenefitsVision InsuranceVision Insurance
BenefitsHoliday Incentive PayHoliday Incentive Pay

More benefits (11)

BenefitsDaily PayDaily Pay - upon your request
BenefitsDirect depositDirect deposit
BenefitsBereavement leaveBereavement leave
Benefits401(k) / Retirement Savings PlanRetirement Savings Plan/401K
BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Assistance Program
BenefitsFamily Medical LeaveFamily Medical Leave
Health insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Paid sick time
Paid Time Off (PTO)

Pay isn’t listed.

Posted pay in Mississippi

The role and schedule

Day to day: administer medications, treatments, and take vital signs Administers medications and treatments as ordered; takes vital signs
Day to day: report changes in residents' progress to RN Supervisor Provides information regarding changes in Residents’ progress to the RN Supervisor
Day to day: stock and prepare medication cart Stocks and prepares medication cart for rounds
Day to day: chart residents' progress, ailments, medications, symptoms, incidents, and observations Charts Residents’ progress, ailment, medication, symptoms, incidents and observations
Day to day: schedule and provide physician-recommended treatments Schedules and provides treatments as recommended by Physician and at a time convenient for the Resident
Day to day: assist with resident ADL care Assists with Resident ADL Care as required
Day to day: perform physical observations and report findings to RN Performs physical observations of Residents and reports to RN; documents findings in medical record
Day to day: receive and record physician orders in medical record Receives and records Physicians’ Orders in medical record; ensures compliance with Physician’s Orders
Day to day: communicate with other departments to meet resident needs Communicates with other Departments to adequately meet Residents’ needs
Day to day: assist in infection control monitoring and follow precautions Assists in Infection Control monitoring; complies with Universal Precautions and Isolation Procedures
Day to day: observe, monitor, instruct, and supervise nurse aides Observes, monitors instructs and supervises Nurse Aides

The workplace

Bedford Care Center of Newton

Nursing Home

A 120-bed skilled nursing facility in a residential setting, built around long-term care rather than short-stay turnover.

120 beds

2.8 Google rating

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Employment Opportunity Statement

Bedford Care Center is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate against applicants or Employees for race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or any other reasons prohibited by Law.

Job Summary

Provides Nursing Care to Nursing Home Residents; supervises other LPN’s and Nurse Aides.

Responsibilities and Duties

Administers medications and treatments as ordered; takes vital signs

Provides information regarding changes in Residents’ progress to the RN Supervisor

Stocks and prepares medication cart for rounds

Charts Residents’ progress, ailment, medication, symptoms, incidents and observations

Schedules and provides treatments as recommended by Physician and at a time convenient for the Resident

Assists with Resident ADL Care as required

Performs physical observations of Residents and reports to RN; documents findings in medical record

Receives and records Physicians’ Orders in medical record; ensures compliance with Physician’s Orders

Communicates with other Departments to adequately meet Residents’ needs

Assists in Infection Control monitoring; complies with Universal Precautions and Isolation Procedures

Observes, monitors instructs and supervises Nurse Aides

Qualifications and Skills

Practical Nursing License in good standing in the State of Mississippi; prefer experience in Long-Term Care Nursing with comprehensive knowledge of Nursing techniques and their relation to medical practices and skills and their application, with thorough knowledge of principles and practices of Long-Term Care.

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Benefits

Bedford Care Centers offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full time employees. It is our desire to demonstrate to our employees and their families that we value them through the offering of a benefits package that positively contributes to their quality of life. A summary of benefits offered includes:

Paid Time Off (PTO) including

Vacation pay

Paid sick leave

Insurance benefits including

Group Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision Insurance

Other

Benefits

Holiday Incentive Pay

Daily Pay – upon your request

Direct deposit

Bereavement leave

Retirement Savings Plan/401K

Shift Differentials for some nursing positions

Employee Assistance Program

Family Medical Leave

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What's around it?

In Newton, MS

Newton, MS

Living costs about 13% below the US average

Life in Newton, MS

NeighborhoodsResidential life in Newton centers around its historic core and outward country routes. Established homes line South Main Street within reach of the historic downtown district, while properties along Cedar Grove Road and Wickware Road offer larger rural lots and quieter surroundings. Because the town is small and predominantly car-dependent, living options range primarily from historic single-family houses near the center of town to open, spread-out acreage on the rural perimeter.

Residential life in Newton centers around its historic core and outward country routes. Established homes line South Main Street within reach of the historic downtown district, while properties along Cedar Grove Road and Wickware Road offer larger rural lots and quieter surroundings.

Because the town is small and predominantly car-dependent, living options range primarily from historic single-family houses near the center of town to open, spread-out acreage on the rural perimeter.

Sources

As of Sep 22, 2026Source 1: areavibes.com Source 2: agoda.com

Getting aroundCommuting in Newton requires a personal vehicle, as public transit is virtually nonexistent and everyday destinations are spread out. The town is situated right along the Interstate 20 corridor, providing direct east-west highway driving to regional medical centers and amenities in Meridian to the east and the Jackson metropolitan area to the west. Local road traffic is typically light and free of major congestion, though healthcare workers should prepare for rural driving conditions on secondary roads.

Commuting in Newton requires a personal vehicle, as public transit is virtually nonexistent and everyday destinations are spread out. The town is situated right along the Interstate 20 corridor, providing direct east-west highway driving to regional medical centers and amenities in Meridian to the east and the Jackson metropolitan area to the west.

Local road traffic is typically light and free of major congestion, though healthcare workers should prepare for rural driving conditions on secondary roads.

Sources

As of Sep 22, 2026Source 1: areavibes.com Source 2: agoda.com Source 3: youtube.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is easily accessible, led locally by Lake Newton Park for community fishing and waterside picnicking. Just beyond town borders, the vast Bienville National Forest offers extensive hiking, hunting, and primitive camping, while Turkey Creek Water Park provides water recreation to the south. Further east in the Meridian area, outdoor enthusiasts frequent Bonita Lakes, Okatibbee Lake, and Dunn's Falls for walking trails and boating.

Outdoor recreation is easily accessible, led locally by Lake Newton Park for community fishing and waterside picnicking. Just beyond town borders, the vast Bienville National Forest offers extensive hiking, hunting, and primitive camping, while Turkey Creek Water Park provides water recreation to the south.

Further east in the Meridian area, outdoor enthusiasts frequent Bonita Lakes, Okatibbee Lake, and Dunn's Falls for walking trails and boating.

Sources

As of Sep 22, 2026Source 1: agoda.com Source 2: yelp.com Source 3: visitmississippi.org

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Living in Newton

For nurses relocating to east-central Mississippi, Newton offers a tranquil, small-town retreat defined by unhurried days, tight-knit community bonds, and direct highway connectivity. Anchored by historic South Main Street, the town showcases its railroading heritage at the Newton Depot and the Newton County Historical Society Museum, while annual traditions like the Newton County Fair showcase classic rural charm. Shift workers will appreciate the exceptionally low ambient noise and quiet neighborhoods, paired with effortless outdoor access at Lake Newton Park, Turkey Creek Water Park, and the hiking trails of Bienville National Forest. Practical tradeoffs are rooted in its rural setting: public transit is nonexistent, multi-family rental options are sparse, and errands or specialized healthcare shifts often require driving along Interstate 20 toward Meridian or Jackson. Summer weather brings intense heat and humidity, but winters remain mild and brief. For healthcare professionals seeking personal space, genuine Southern hospitality, and a low-stress home base between larger Mississippi cities, Newton provides an authentic, peaceful lifestyle.

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