Ambulatory LPN--Lung Nodule Navigator
- BLS
- LPN / LVN license
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About the job
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Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:
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Job Requisition ID
R00054155
Job Category
Nursing
Organization
Oncology Service Line
Location/s
Main Campus Jackson
Job Title
Ambulatory LPN--Lung Nodule Navigator
Job Summary
Assists in providing direct care to assigned patients. Administers and monitors treatments in accordance with current treatment plan or as directly by the supervisor. Performs work that reflects substantial variety and moderate complexity. Practices in expanded role of IV therapy in accordance with state regulations if required by the clinical area. To perform job duties in accordance with the medical center's purpose.
Education & Experience
Certifications, licenses or registration required
Valid LPN license. LPN license with IV therapy expanded role may be required for some clinical areas. BLS required post-hire within 90 days.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of patient care procedures and protocols. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Knowledge and understanding of computer systems tools and programs. Ability to work in a team environment.
Responsibilities
- Assists with patient care by executing and administering treatments and procedures directed by supervisor.
- Reports to supervisor and other staff any patient issues and concerns.
- Maintains accurate patient records (e.g. charts, schedules, procedures, medication /treatment history, etc.)
- Educates patients and family members in accordance with established plan of care.
- Functions in expanded role of IV therapy in accordance with regulatory standards, if required by clinical area.
- Serves on at least one nursing council, hospital, or medical center committee, task force, or project team to improve patient care or work area demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to bio-hazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, frequent lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, frequent climbing, frequent crawling, frequent crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, constant pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, occasional sitting, constant standing, constant twisting, and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)
Time Type
Full time
FLSA Designation/Job Exempt
No
Pay Class
Hourly
FTE %
100
Work Shift
Day
Benefits Eligibility
Grant Funded
No
Job Posting Date
11/2/2026
Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified)
From University of Mississippi Medical Center's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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