County Jail Rn Jobs in Mississippi (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $50,545.08 - $73,054.00 Annually
Location : 61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 9225-0301-20260813R
Department: 0301 - HEALTH BOARD
Opening Date: 08/14/2026
Closing Date: 8/28/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary: $50,545.08
Agency Maximum Salary: $73,056.31
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 position. The Mississippi State Department of Health is seeking a Nurse II to serve as a County Staff Nurse. Based in Rankin County, this position provides public health nursing services primarily within a county health department clinic under the direction of a County Coordinating Nurse.Primary duties include:Conducting patient assessments and identifying individual healthcare needs.Developing and implementing appropriate nursing care and treatment plans.Providing direct patient care and performing nursing procedures in accordance with established clinical protocols.Educating patients and families about health conditions, treatment recommendations, disease prevention, and available public health services.Referring patients to appropriate healthcare providers, community programs, and other resources for additional services.Conducting communicable-disease prevention and control activities.Completing home visits and other community-based nursing assignments as required.Maintaining accurate, timely, and confidential patient records and other required clinical documentation.Coordinating patient care with physicians, nurses, public health programs, and community partners.Participating in emergency-preparedness and disaster-response activities as assigned.Supporting clinic operations and performing other public health nursing duties under the direction of the County Coordinating Nurse.
What you'll need to be Successful: Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills. The ability to establish positive working relationships with patients, families, coworkers, and members of the public. Compassion, patience, and a respectful approach to serving individuals from diverse backgrounds. Sound clinical judgment and the ability to make timely, patient-centered decisions. Strong organization, prioritization, and time-management skills. The ability to manage multiple patients, assignments, and competing priorities. Attention to detail when assessing patients, administering care, and completing clinical documentation. Professionalism and discretion when handling confidential health information. Adaptability when responding to changing clinic needs, patient-care priorities, and public health emergencies. The ability to work independently while following clinical protocols and supervisory direction. Reliability, accountability, and a commitment to providing safe and effective nursing care. The ability to collaborate effectively with clinical staff, public health programs, healthcare providers, and community partners.Are comfortable providing services in clinical, community, and home-based settings.Are able to participate in emergency-preparedness and disaster-response activities as assigned.Are able to travel for home visits, meetings, training, emergency response, and other assigned duties.
Preferred Qualifications: Nurse II classification typically requires current state licensure as a Registered Nurse and one to two years of experience as a Registered Nurse.In addition to meeting the MSPB minimum qualification, preference may be given to applicants who:Hold an active, unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Mississippi.Have experience providing nursing services in a public health, community health, ambulatory care, clinical, or comparable healthcare setting.Have experience conducting patient assessments and developing or implementing nursing care plans.Have experience providing direct patient care, health education, referrals, and follow-up services.Have knowledge of communicable-disease prevention and control practices.Have experience completing accurate clinical records and protecting confidential patient information.
Characteristics of Work
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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 Benefits
Employees 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 Insurance
All 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 Insurances
Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Many 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 Leave
In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays
Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs
The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
Deferred Compensation
State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit Union
All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and Training
The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities
Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders
Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
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