Employment Opportunity:
Nurse III
The North Mississippi State Hospital is searching for a Nurse III for the Tupelo, Mississippi location in Lee County, Evening or Night Shift plus 10% - 15% Shift Differential and Type, Duty and Location (TDL) pay {25% added to base pay}. This is a full-time Position with Benefits. The Nurse III will be responsible for the identification and treatment of human responses to actual or potential health problems. The incumbent will support the mission of NMSH to provide the highest quality acute psychiatric care for Northeast Mississippi adults in the process of recovery.
Essential Functions:
This is professional work involving the treatment of human responses to actual health problems. The work involves such services as case findings, health teaching, health counseling, referring, and providing care supportive to or restorative of life and well-being. Incumbents’ work is overseen by an administrative superior.
- Administers medication and medical treatments following standard nursing procedures
- Monitors physical conditions of patients/clients.
- Maintains effective communication with patients, families, and members of the health care staff.
- Provides documentation, prepares reports, and maintains patient records.
- Salary: $55,741.31 Annually plus Shift Differential (10% - 15% - $5,574.13 - $8,361.20) and Type, Duty, Location (TDL - 25% - $13,935.33) pay added to base salary for a salary range of $55,741.31 - $78,037.84.
Experience/Education Requirements:
Education:
A Master's Degree in nursing;
AND
Experience:
Two (2) years of experience in nursing as a Registered Nurse/Nurse Practitioner, of which at least one (1) year must be in the area of supervision and licensure as required below.
OR
Graduation from a state approved nurse practitioner program with credentials (certification) ;
AND
Experience:
Two (2) years of experience in nursing as a Registered Nurse/Nurse Practitioner, of which at least one (1) year must be in the area of supervision and licensure as required below.
OR
Education:
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in nursing;
AND
Experience:
Three (3) years of experience in nursing as a Registered Nurse of which at least one (1) year must be in the area of supervision and licensure as required below.
OR
Education:
Graduation from a three-year diploma or a two-year Associate Degree nursing program;
AND
Experience:
Four (4) years of experience in nursing as a Registered Nurse, of which at least one (1) year must be in the area of supervision and licensure as required below.
Certification/Licensure Requirements:
A valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner in the State of Mississippi.
*Must possess approved certificate in area of practice.
Documentation Required:
Applicant must attach a valid copy of his/her license to practice as a Registered Nurse and/or Nurse Practitioner in the State of Mississippi.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,741.31 - $78,037.84 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Physical Setting:
Supplemental Pay:
Experience:
- Nursing: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person
