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Nurse II

State of Mississippi • Full-time • Gulfport, Mississippi 39501, United States • $47,238 - $70,928 / year • 1w ago

Salary

$47,238.40 - $70,928.46 Annually

Location

24 - HARRISON COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9225-0301-20250410HAR

Department

0301 - HEALTH BOARD

Opening Date

04/11/2025

Closing Date

5/2/2025 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$47,238.40

Agency Maximum Salary

$70,928.46

About the Agency

The Mississippi State Department of Health's mission is to protect and advance the health, well-being, and safety of everyone in Mississippi. Questions about this position can be directed to recruitment@msdh.ms.gov.

About the Position

The Nurse II assist the Regional TB Nurse in the assigned District. The Nurse will be responsible for TB case management particularly in Pearl River, Harrison, and Jackson counties. The Nurse II is responsible for performing an initial assessment on all TB cases and TB suspects. The Nurse II is responsible for reviewing the patient records daily and reviewing with the TB Consultant monthly. The Nurse two is responsible for performing additional test i.e., skin test, IGRA, sputum collection, administering medication and providing patient with referrals. The Nurse II is responsible for conducting an interview with the patient to elicit others that have been exposed to an active disease case. The Nurse II is responsible for attending all trainings related to the position.

What you'll need to be Successful

Skilled in phlebotomy. Skilled in medication administration. Have interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires state licensure as a Registered Nurse and 1-2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse.

Benefits

Health/Prescription Insurance

Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state’s health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.

Wellness Benefits

Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.

Life Insurance

All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee’s annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.

Optional Insurances

Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.

Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave

Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.

Military Leave

In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.

Holidays

Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation’s celebrations with family and friends.

Retirement Programs

The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State’s retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State’s retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us

Deferred Compensation

State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.

State Credit Union

All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees’ Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.

Tuition Reimbursement

Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.

Career Development and Training

The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.

Promotional Opportunities

Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.

Career Ladders

Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual’s salary, provided funds are available within the agency.

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