Rutha Edwards

Licensed Practical Nurse · Merit Health

Licensed Practical Nurse Jackson, MS

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
28 years
since Jul 1998
Gender
Female

Experience

Rutha Edwards is a licensed Licensed Practical Nurse. Currently working at Merit Health in Jackson, MS. Licensed Practical Nurses provide essential bedside care under RN or physician supervision in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient clinics.

Licensed Practical NurseCurrent
Merit Health
Since Jul 1998 · 28 years · Jackson, MS

Education

Holmes Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jackson State University
General Studies

About Merit Health

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
500 to 999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B

Position in NurseSend Database

  • 61,151 healthcare professionals in NurseSend hold the Licensed Practical Nurse specialty. Rutha Edwards is one of them.
  • 573 Licensed Practical Nurses are based in MS (out of 5,864 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 52 contacts at Merit Health are tracked in NurseSend.
  • Typical Licensed Practical Nurse compensation in MS: $34,000 – $61,000 (median $47,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Licensed Practical Nurses in MS: U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs (10), South Central Regional Medical Center (7), University Of Mississippi Medical Center (6).
  • 2% of Licensed Practical Nurses in MS hold a senior title (Manager, Director, Charge Nurse, Supervisor, Lead, etc.).
  • 54% of Licensed Practical Nurses in MS have verified education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026 · Compiled from NPI registry public licensing data and public LinkedIn profile data. Methodology & sources.

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Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) provide essential bedside care in long-term care, skilled nursing, and outpatient settings. When reaching out to Rutha Edwards, highlight stable schedules and career progression pathways.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Rutha Edwards located?

Rutha Edwards is based in Jackson, MS and is a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Where does Rutha Edwards work?

Rutha Edwards is currently at Merit Health in Jackson, MS.

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What is the average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in MS?

Licensed Practical Nurses in MS typically earn $34,000 to $61,000 annually, with a median of $47,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Charge Nurse, Manager, Director) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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