We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join Embracing Hearts Healthcare.
Posted Sep 18
Shift and hours
Monday, Tuesday, Saturday *Hours: Mon, Tues, Sat-36 hours a week*36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Home Health Embracing Hearts Healthcare provides services through the MS IDD Waiver, which is a Medicaid waiver for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
License
LPN license Valid LPN license in the state of Mississippi.
Term
Permanent
Do you qualify?
License
LPN licenseValid LPN license in the state of Mississippi.Check your license
BLSStrong assessment skills and ability to perform basic life support (BLS).
Experience
home care experienceexperience in home care.
Also asks
communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a teamExcellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
Also asks
willingness to engage in ongoing professional developmentWillingness to engage in ongoing professional development to enhance nursing skills.
Preferred
Experience
working with individuals with developmental disabilities or dementia careExperience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or dementia care is desirable.
nursing respite services in homeWe go *in home* and provide nursing respite services.
Day to day
provide direct patient careProvide direct patient care.
Day to day
administer medications and feedingsAdminister medications and Feedings.
Day to day
conduct patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and document medical historiesConduct patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and document medical histories.
Day to day
assist in developing and implementing individualized care plansAssist in the development and implementation of individualized care plans.
Day to day
perform tube feeding and other nursing procedures as neededPerform tube feeding, and other nursing procedures as needed.
Day to day
support patients with ADLs while promoting independenceSupport patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) while promoting independence.
Day to day
maintain medical records and documentation compliant with HIPAAMaintain accurate medical records and documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Day to day
educate patients and families on health management, medication administration, and disease preventionEducate patients and families on health management, medication administration, and disease prevention.
Day to day
ensure a safe, clean environment by adhering to infection control protocolsEnsure a safe and clean environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols.
Day to day
perform trach careMust be able to perform Trach Care
Hours stated
Mon, Tues, Sat-36 hours a week
Weekends
Weekends required
Details
ability to commute to Oxford, MS 38655Oxford, MS 38655 (Required)
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join Embracing Hearts Healthcare. Embracing Hearts Healthcare provides services through the MS IDD Waiver, which is a Medicaid waiver for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. We go in home and provide nursing respite services. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in patient care, with experience in home care. As an LPN, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality nursing care to patients, assisting with their daily needs, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Duties
Provide direct patient care.
Administer medications and Feedings.
Conduct patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and document medical histories.
Assist in the development and implementation of individualized care plans.
Perform tube feeding, and other nursing procedures as needed.
Support patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) while promoting independence.
Maintain accurate medical records and documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Educate patients and families on health management, medication administration, and disease prevention.
Ensure a safe and clean environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols.
Must be able to perform Trach Care
Requirements
Valid LPN license in the state of Mississippi.
Experience in Home care.
Strong assessment skills and ability to perform basic life support (BLS).
Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or dementia care is desirable.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development to enhance nursing skills. Join our team as a Licensed Practical Nurse where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
Hours: Mon, Tues, Sat-36 hours a week Pay: From $26.00 per hour
Neighborhoods+Nurses and young professionals in Oxford typically look across a spectrum running from central historic districts to outlying master-planned communities. Neighborhoods within walking distance of the Downtown Square and the University District feature historic cottages, renovated bungalows, and condominium infill, though these areas carry a premium and experience student foot traffic. The South Lamar corridor provides established single-family homes and mid-rise apartment communities with rapid hospital access, while Oxford Commons off Sisk Avenue offers newer townhomes and single-family builds near commercial amenities. Established subdivisions such as Woodlawn, West Oxford, and South Oaks provide quieter suburban environments two to five miles from campus with neighborhood amenities like pools and playgrounds.
Nurses and young professionals in Oxford typically look across a spectrum running from central historic districts to outlying master-planned communities. Neighborhoods within walking distance of the Downtown Square and the University District feature historic cottages, renovated bungalows, and condominium infill, though these areas carry a premium and experience student foot traffic.
The South Lamar corridor provides established single-family homes and mid-rise apartment communities with rapid hospital access, while Oxford Commons off Sisk Avenue offers newer townhomes and single-family builds near commercial amenities. Established subdivisions such as Woodlawn, West Oxford, and South Oaks provide quieter suburban environments two to five miles from campus with neighborhood amenities like pools and playgrounds.
Getting around+Oxford is an exceptionally drivable town with an average daily commute of around 13 minutes, making travel to Baptist Memorial Hospital–North Mississippi straightforward from nearly any local neighborhood. Primary thoroughfares include South Lamar Boulevard, Highway 7, and Sisk Avenue, with ample on-site hospital parking for medical staff. The main commute disruption occurs during autumn Ole Miss home football weekends, when tens of thousands of visitors flood town, creating severe gridlock near campus and along main retail arteries. For regional transit or tertiary medical coordination, Memphis is situated approximately 70 miles northwest, roughly an hour and a half drive away.
Oxford is an exceptionally drivable town with an average daily commute of around 13 minutes, making travel to Baptist Memorial Hospital–North Mississippi straightforward from nearly any local neighborhood. Primary thoroughfares include South Lamar Boulevard, Highway 7, and Sisk Avenue, with ample on-site hospital parking for medical staff.
The main commute disruption occurs during autumn Ole Miss home football weekends, when tens of thousands of visitors flood town, creating severe gridlock near campus and along main retail arteries. For regional transit or tertiary medical coordination, Memphis is situated approximately 70 miles northwest, roughly an hour and a half drive away.
Outdoors+Outdoor activity in Oxford integrates academic green spaces and Lafayette County's rolling hills. Walking and running enthusiasts gravitate to the shaded trails around William Faulkner's historic Rowan Oak estate and across the scenic Ole Miss campus grounds. The Oxford Park Commission maintains extensive community athletic amenities, including popular pickleball courts, ballfields, and recreational programming, while surrounding county roads and local terrain attract road cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts throughout the mild spring and fall months.
Outdoor activity in Oxford integrates academic green spaces and Lafayette County's rolling hills. Walking and running enthusiasts gravitate to the shaded trails around William Faulkner's historic Rowan Oak estate and across the scenic Ole Miss campus grounds.
The Oxford Park Commission maintains extensive community athletic amenities, including popular pickleball courts, ballfields, and recreational programming, while surrounding county roads and local terrain attract road cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts throughout the mild spring and fall months.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Oxford
Oxford offers relocating nurses a distinct blend of intellectual energy, small-town charm, and culinary sophistication centered around its historic Courthouse Square and the University of Mississippi. Healthcare professionals practicing at Baptist Memorial Hospital–North Mississippi benefit from an effortless daily commute—often under fifteen minutes—and immediate access to celebrated cultural landmarks like Square Books and William Faulkner's Rowan Oak estate. Neighborhoods range from historic cottages along South Lamar to master-planned enclaves in Oxford Commons and suburban settings like South Oaks. Off-shift hours can be spent enjoying meals at City Grocery, Snackbar, or Tarasque Cucina, playing pickleball through the Oxford Park Commission, or browsing downtown during the spring Double Decker Arts Festival. However, moving to Oxford requires balancing small-town charm with real-world tradeoffs: autumn SEC game days bring gridlock to The Grove, the housing market experiences intense university-driven competition, and higher-acuity clinical referrals or major flight travel require driving 70 miles north to Memphis. For nurses desiring a safe, culturally vibrant southern community with a tight-knit medical environment, Oxford provides a deeply rewarding place to practice and live.
