South Mississippi Regional Center is a program of the Mississippi Department of Mental Health providing care and support for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. We are currently seeking individuals who are energetic and compassionate team players and motivators for direct support positions at all of our locations. Each position at South Mississippi Regional Center is an important and impactful role that provides our individuals with the appropriate level of care to meet their social, emotional, physical, and personal needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Takes and records vital signs, reporting significant changes to the appropriate person.
• Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatment and examination of individuals.
• Performs catheterization and catheter care.
• Provides for the emotional and physical comfort and safety of individuals.
• Observes, records, and reports to the appropriate persons the general and specific physical and mental conditions of individuals served.
• Renders general nursing care by administering prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
• Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.

Full time positions are as follows:

Nurse II, 1-2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse

$47,238.40 annual
$13,699.13 TDL @ 29%
$60,937.53

*APPLICATIONS*: Applicants must submit an application in person or online at South Mississippi Regional Center - Human Resources
1170 W Railroad St, Long Beach, MS 39560
You must bring supporting documentation (nursing license), proof of education (GED score sheets, Transcripts or Diploma).

State of Mississippi Employment Benefits:
 18 days of personal leave per year
 12 days of major medical leave per year
 10 paid holidays per year
 PAID Health Insurance
 Life, Dental, and Vision, STD, LTD insurance available
 On-the-job training, workshops, personal development
 Position upgrades
 Retirement Plan

For more information call Human Resources, at 228-867-1492. Fillable applications can be found at https://www.smrc.ms.gov.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $60,937.53 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Differential pay

Supplemental schedule:

• Extended hours
• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12
• 4x12

Ability to Relocate:

• Biloxi, MS 39531: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person