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.

Nurse III

Locations:
Long Beach Facility

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.

Salary Range:
Nurse III
$55,741.31 annual base salary
$13,935.32 TDL @ 25%
$69,676.63
Shift differential is paid at: 10% 2:00pm-10:30pm, 15% 10:00pm-6:30am

State of Mississippi Employment Benefits:

• 18 days of personal leave per year (Rolls over)
• 12 days of major medical leave per year (Rolls over)
• 10 paid holidays per year
• FREE Health Insurance
• Life, Dental, and Vision, STD, LTD insurance available
• Retirement Plan

*HOW TO APPLY: Completed State Application MUST be delivered to the Human Resource Department, 1170 West Railroad Street, Long Beach, MS 39560, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. For more information, call 228.868.2923. Applications can be found at https://www.smrc.ms.gov.
Documentation verifying license education is required with application.
If you have questions, contact HR Director at 228-867-1492.

South Mississippi Regional Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $69,676.63 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Long term care

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12
• 4x12

Work Location: In person