Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Day Health (PPEC)
Meridian Pediatric Extended Care (MPEC) | Meridian, Mississippi
Starting Pay: $24.00+/hour
Compensation increases based on years of nursing experience.
More Than a Nursing Job—A Place to Make a Difference.
At Meridian Pediatric Extended Care (MPEC), we believe pediatric nursing is about more than medications and assessments—it's about changing the lives of medically fragile children and supporting the families who love them.
Our nurses have the opportunity to build lasting relationships with their patients, celebrate developmental milestones, and become a trusted part of each child's journey. Every day, you'll work alongside therapists, caregivers, and fellow nurses who share one common goal: providing exceptional care in a safe, fun, and nurturing environment.
If you're looking for a workplace where your clinical skills are respected, your leadership is valued, and your compassion makes a lasting impact, we'd love to meet you.
Why Choose MPEC?
- Starting pay at $24.00/hour, with increased pay based on years of nursing experience
- Monday–Friday schedule
- No overnight shifts
- No major holidays
- Competitive benefits and pay to local clinics
- Supportive leadership team
- Positive, team-focused culture
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
- The opportunity to build meaningful relationships with the same children and families every day
What You'll Do
As an RN at MPEC, you'll provide skilled nursing care to medically fragile children in a pediatric day health setting while helping them learn, grow, and thrive.
Responsibilities include:
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing patient monitoring
- Administer medications, treatments, and tube feedings
- Provide care for children with complex medical needs, including tracheostomies, ventilators, feeding tubes, oxygen therapy, and other specialized equipment
- Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, families, and interdisciplinary team members
- Supervise and mentor Direct Care Workers
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and regulatory compliance
- Foster a safe, compassionate, and engaging environment where every child can reach their fullest potential
Qualifications & Requirements
- Current Mississippi Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
- Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience required
- Pediatric nursing experience preferred (PPEC, PDN, pediatric home health, hospital, PICU, NICU, pediatrics, or school nursing)
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification
- Ability to successfully pass a Mississippi criminal background check
- Ability to complete a TB skin test (or other tuberculosis screening as required) prior to employment
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required as a condition of employment in accordance with MPEC policy
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with physicians, therapists, families, and fellow team members
- Ability to meet the physical demands of pediatric nursing, including lifting, transferring, and assisting pediatric patients safely
Our Core Values
At MPEC, culture matters just as much as clinical excellence.
Every member of our team is expected to live our Core Values:
Patients First – Every decision begins with what's best for our children.
Right Over Easy – We do the right thing, even when it's difficult.
Protect What Matters – We protect our patients, our teammates, and our culture.
Adapt & Grow – We embrace learning, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Who We're Looking For
We're searching for nurses who are clinically excellent, compassionate, dependable, and passionate about caring for medically fragile children.
The ideal candidate:
- Leads with kindness and professionalism
- Thrives in a collaborative team environment
- Takes initiative and enjoys mentoring others
- Communicates with respect and empathy
- Wants to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference every day
If you're looking for more than just a job—if you're looking for a career where your work truly matters—we invite you to apply.
Join Meridian Pediatric Extended Care and help us provide exceptional care while building the premier pediatric day health program in Mississippi.
Apply today—we can't wait to meet you!
Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
