Nurse III

State of Mississippi; College Vista (MS); On-site; USD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi State Hospital in Tupelo, Mississippi, is seeking a Nurse III to join the medical treatment team. This seasoned professional will oversee complex nursing care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and may mentor junior staff.

The position is full-time with potential shift supervision responsibilities. The hospital is part of the Mississippi Department of Mental Health, located in Tupelo.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required.
• 2+ years of RN experience preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Seasoned Professional RN accountable for serving as a member of the medical treatment team.
• Overseeing more complex or sensitive care and directing nursing services as needed.
• Mentoring or directing the work of lower-level staff and possibly serving as shift supervisor.

Skills

Professionalism

Communication

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Education

RN licensure

Job description

Nurse III in 41 - LEE COUNTY, MS

Location: 41 - LEE COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

$55,741.31 - $78,037.84 Annually

Opening Date

11/10/2026

11/16/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

$55,741.31

$78,037.84

About the Agency

North Mississippi State Hospital (NMSH) is an acute care psychiatric facility offering treatment and services for mentally ill adult men and women in northeast Mississippi. The 50‑bed hospital opened in Tupelo in 1999. NMSH is a facility of the Mississippi Department of Mental Health.

This position is located at North Mississippi State Hospital in Tupelo, Mississippi. It is a Seasoned Professional Registered Nurse accountable for serving as a member of the medical treatment team. Accountable for overseeing more complex or sensitive care, participating as a member of a multidisciplinary team providing direct care in a patient care setting, or providing nursing and health services in a public health program. May be responsible for mentoring or directing the work of lower-level employees. May serve as a shift supervisor.This position comes with an additional Type, Duty, and Location (TDL) of 25% = $13,935.33 and Shift Differential of 10% - 15% ($5,574.12 - $8,361.20) to be added to the base salary for a salary of $69,676.64 – $78,037.84. — If you have additional questions, please contact Gwen Morris-Isom at [phone].

What you'll need to be Successful

• Professionalism
• Ability to Communicate on all Levels
• Willing to be part of a Team
• Compassionate and Trustworthy.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires state licensure as a Registered Nurse and 2+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse.

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201