Medical Nurse Practitioner

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Medical Nurse Practitioner

Salary

$65,774.75 - $112,228.10 Annually

Location

38 - LAUDERDALE COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9219-0372-20260416LAUD1

Department

0372 - MH-EAST MS STATE HOSPITAL

Opening Date

04/17/2026

Closing Date

4/24/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$65,774.75

Agency Maximum Salary

$112,228.10

About the Agency

East Mississippi State Hospital is a state-operated healthcare facility under the Mississippi Department of Mental Health, providing comprehensive inpatient psychiatric, residential, substance use disorder, and long-term care services to individuals across the region. Through a multidisciplinary approach, EMSH serves a diverse population with an emphasis on safety, quality care, recovery-focused treatment, and person-centered support. In addition to its psychiatric services, EMSH operates specialized programs and nursing home services across multiple campuses, including Meridian, Newton, and Kemper, to meet a broad range of clinical and operational needs. EMSH is committed to delivering high-quality care while maintaining compliance with applicable state, federal, and accreditation standards.

About the Position

**This is a non-state service (NS-13) position with the MIssissippi Department of Mental Health @ East Mississippi State Hospital in Lauderdale County**
The Medical Nurse Practitioner provides advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care to patients receiving services across East Mississippi State Hospital programs, including inpatient psychiatric services, nursing homes, substance use treatment, and community-based services in Newton and Kemper. Functioning within the Nurse Practitioner classification, this position serves as an advanced practice registered nurse responsible for evaluating patient health status, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, developing and implementing treatment plans, prescribing medications and other therapies in accordance with licensure and protocol, and coordinating medical care with physicians and the interdisciplinary treatment team. The Medical Nurse Practitioner supports continuity of care across a variety of clinical settings and patient populations and works collaboratively with nursing staff, therapists, social workers, direct care staff, and leadership to promote safe, timely, and effective medical services.

What you'll need to be Successful

To be successful in this position, the employee must demonstrate strong clinical judgment, professionalism, and the ability to provide safe, effective medical care across a variety of EMSH programs and patient populations. The employee should be able to assess and treat patients appropriately, maintain accurate and timely documentation, communicate effectively with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, and adapt to changing clinical needs across multiple settings. Success in this role also requires flexibility, accountability, sound decision-making, compliance with EMSH credentialing and clinical standards, and a strong commitment to continuity of care and quality patient outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Nurse Practitioner Degree in Family Psychiatric Mental Health or Adult Psychiatric Mental Health, licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, 0-3 years of experience, and nationally board ce