Nurse Practitioner

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Nurse Practitioner

Salary

$65,774.75 - $98,760.78 Annually

Location

41 - LEE COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9218-0301-20260420lee

Department

0301 - HEALTH BOARD

Opening Date

04/20/2026

Closing Date

5/4/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$65,774.75

Agency Maximum Salary

$98,760.78

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 non -state service, time-limited position (NS14). ** Nurse Practitioner will provide public health advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) medical care primarily in a county health department in a collaborative/consultative relationship with a physician who has an unresisted license in Mississippi. job duties will include accountable for assessment, diagnosis, evaluation and determination of patient treatment plan of processes: performs medical procedures and the delivery of patient care that are allowed with the governance that manages the work of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses: completes discharge planning considering patient environment and skills: accountable for all require documentation in accordance with medical policies, practice ,and protocols. Travel to other clinics is required.

What you'll need to be Successful

Applicant will need to have good communication skills, the ability to multi-task, and good rapport with patients and public.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and nationally board certified.

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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 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 LeaveFull-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 LeaveIn accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per