Nurse II

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Nurse II

Salary

$47,238.40 - $70,928.46 Annually

Location

30 - JACKSON COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9225-0301-20260326jack

Department

0301 - HEALTH BOARD

Opening Date

04/07/2026

Closing Date

4/24/2026 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

**This is a time-limited (NS-14) position with the Mississippi State Department of Health in Jackson County**
The County Staff Nurse will provide public health nursing services primarily within a county health department clinic under the direction of a County Coordinating Nurse. Duties include conducting patient assessments, development treatment plans, providing health education, referring patients to care, conducting disease control activities, performing direct patient care procedures, home visitation, and serving on emergency/disaster response teams. This is a second-level Professional Registered Nurse accountable for serving as a member of the medical treatment team. Accountable for reviewing medical records, observing the provision of medical care provided to patients by facility staff, coordinating assessments from other disciplines, incident reporting and investigation, and discharge planning. Oversees and reviews the work and documentation of LPNs, nurse assistants, and other technical personnel. May oversee other RNs on a shift.

What you'll need to be Successful

A candidate should have excellent multitasking, organizational, and communication skills. Employees must prioritize work to meet deadlines and be an effective team player. Need to have knowledge of MSDH programs and use that knowledge effectively to assist clients and/or patients as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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Characteristics of Work
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Examples of Work
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Minimum Qualifications
Typically requires state licensure as a Registered Nurse and 1-2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
Essential Functions
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Health/Prescription InsuranceEligible 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 BenefitsEmployees 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 InsuranceAll 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 InsurancesMany agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance. Flexible Spending AccountsMany state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending