What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse II - Wiggins position at South MS Regional Center?
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 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
Supplemental Pay:
- Differential pay
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13,699 - $60,938
