LPN

Methodist Senior Services

Gulfport, Mississippi

Posted Aug 29

Pay: Not posted
Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour nights3 shifts · 36 hours a week
Unit and setting: Long Term Care
License: LPN license
Term: Permanent

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New grads: Welcomed
Education: LPN degree from an accredited nursing program, college or university.
Experience: Must be at least 19 years of age.
Also asks: Reasonable accommodation which does not create undue hardship will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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Experience: At least six months experience working in a hospital, long term care facility, or other health care institution, with training or experience implementing total patient care and care planning, and in making sound nursing judgments; will have taken courses in nursing management or supervision and in rehabilitative and restorative nursing; hold membership in professional association(s).

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You would work in senior services that a current LPN called useful experience for nurses just starting out. You may look across Gulfport–Biloxi for a place to live, since Gulfport proper rents are described as extremely high for the area…

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A current Tupelo LPN said the job gives strong experience for nurses just starting out.

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FULL-TIME NIGHT SHIFT (7p-7a)

The duties and responsibilities of the Licensed Practical Nurse (7pm-7am Friday-Sunday) include assisting the professional nurse in the planning, directing and supervising of resident care, providing direct nursing care to residents and to supervising the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants and orderlies within the Methodist Senior Services. Such care and supervision will be in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations and as outlined in established policies and procedures at Methodist Senior Services, to maximize fulfilling the care-giving needs of residents. The person(s) holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

At least six months experience working in a hospital, long term care facility, or other health care institution, with training or experience implementing total patient care and care planning, and in making sound nursing judgments; will have taken courses in nursing management or supervision and in rehabilitative and restorative nursing; hold membership in professional association(s).

Minimum Qualifications

Must be at least 19 years of age. LPN degree from an accredited nursing program, college or university.

Reasonable accommodation which does not create undue hardship will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

What's around it?

In Gulfport, MS

Gulfport, MSFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 10% below the US average

Median rent: $1,086/mo
Household income: $49,919/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Gulfport, MS

NeighborhoodsWest Gulfport provides established and newer single-family homes with convenient access to Highway 49, Interstate 10, and nearby Long Beach. Bayou View in central Gulfport is one of the city's most established residential pockets, favored for its tree-lined streets and proximity to local bayous. To the north, Orange Grove and North Gulfport feature larger lots and newer residential subdivisions, while Downtown Gulfport and surrounding historic neighborhoods offer walkable streets with architectural character within reach of the water.

West Gulfport provides established and newer single-family homes with convenient access to Highway 49, Interstate 10, and nearby Long Beach. Bayou View in central Gulfport is one of the city's most established residential pockets, favored for its tree-lined streets and proximity to local bayous.

To the north, Orange Grove and North Gulfport feature larger lots and newer residential subdivisions, while Downtown Gulfport and surrounding historic neighborhoods offer walkable streets with architectural character within reach of the water.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: findmississippirealestate.net Source 2: apartments.com

Getting aroundGulfport is geographically spread out, making a personal vehicle necessary for getting around. Major travel arteries include Interstate 10 running east-west, Highway 49 connecting the coast to northern suburbs, and Highway 90 tracking the shoreline. These routes provide direct connectivity to Memorial Hospital at Gulfport and regional military hubs, though traffic can bottleneck on Highway 49 during rush hours and peak holiday weekends.

Gulfport is geographically spread out, making a personal vehicle necessary for getting around. Major travel arteries include Interstate 10 running east-west, Highway 49 connecting the coast to northern suburbs, and Highway 90 tracking the shoreline.

These routes provide direct connectivity to Memorial Hospital at Gulfport and regional military hubs, though traffic can bottleneck on Highway 49 during rush hours and peak holiday weekends.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: findmississippirealestate.net Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: facebook.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation centers along the white-sand shoreline of the Mississippi Sound and Jones Park, which features coastal views, splash pads, walking paths, and a pedestrian overpass across Highway 90. Boating, kayaking, and coastal angling are popular along Bayou Bernard and through Gulfport Harbor, with ferry access available to offshore barrier islands. Waterfront family entertainment also includes Paradise Pier Fun Park with its coastal observation wheel.

Outdoor recreation centers along the white-sand shoreline of the Mississippi Sound and Jones Park, which features coastal views, splash pads, walking paths, and a pedestrian overpass across Highway 90. Boating, kayaking, and coastal angling are popular along Bayou Bernard and through Gulfport Harbor, with ferry access available to offshore barrier islands. Waterfront family entertainment also includes Paradise Pier Fun Park with its coastal observation wheel.

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Living in Gulfport

Gulfport offers relocating nurses a working coastal lifestyle defined by salt air, genuine Southern hospitality, and direct access to Memorial Hospital at Gulfport. Life here centers along the Mississippi Sound, stretching from the sandy shoreline and Jones Park to the emerging downtown dining corridor around Fishbone Alley. Healthcare professionals have their choice of living environments, ranging from historic character homes near the beach to the established, tree-lined streets of Bayou View and modern subdivisions in Orange Grove. Commuting is generally fast via Interstate 10, Highway 49, and Highway 90, though having a reliable car is essential in this spread-out port city. While the laid-back pace and year-round waterfront recreation are major perks, newcomers must plan for scorching summer humidity, annual hurricane preparations, and substantial wind and flood insurance variations that differ sharply block by block. For nurses seeking coastal living without big-city pretension, Gulfport provides a grounded, community-focused base.

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