Nurse III

Benefits

• Health and Prescription Insurance: Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state’s health and prescription insurance program. Coverage options include single or family plans with affordable co-payments.
• Wellness Benefits: Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program offering first-dollar coverage for certain services with no deductible.
• Life Insurance: All full-time employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment, covering two times their annual salary up to a maximum of $100,000.
• Optional Insurances: Agencies may offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
• Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave: Full-time employees accrue paid time off for personal needs and sick leave, starting after one month of employment.
• Military Leave: Employees serving in the armed forces or military reserves are entitled to 15 days of military training per year.
• Holidays: Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy national celebrations.
• Retirement Programs: The State of Mississippi provides a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program, with vesting after 8 years of employment.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Opportunities exist for higher education through tuition reimbursement in various fields such as medical and nursing, accounting, and business/administrative.
• Career Development and Training: The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses.

Qualifications

• Education: Respondents should indicate the highest level of education completed, ranging from none to doctoral degrees.
• Experience: Respondents should specify the number of years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Licensure: Respondents should confirm whether they possess state licensure as a Registered Nurse.