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Form of workSalary: $43,509.31 Annually
Location : 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 9750-0838-20240123hi
Department: 0838 - NURSING BOARD
Opening Date: 01/23/2024
Closing Date: 2/1/2024 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary: $43,509.31
Agency Maximum Salary: $43,509.31
Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 4-6 years of investigative experience.
About the Agency: MS Board of Nursing is recruiting dedicated individuals to join our team at the Board of Nursing, where our mission is to advance the quality of nursing care and protect the public's health through the regulation and oversight of nursing practice. As a vital part of the healthcare system, the Board of Nursing aims to ensure that nurses are competent, safe, and ethical practitioners. We work tirelessly to implement and enforce professional standards, rules, and regulations that govern nursing practice. Our mission is to promote public safety and well-being by ensuring that all nurses meet the highest level of competency and adhere to the highest ethical standards. We strive to provide fair and unbiased evaluations of nursing education programs, licensure applicants, and ongoing competency requirements. By upholding integrity and accountability, the Board of Nursing contributes to the provision of quality healthcare services. We collaborate with healthcare professionals, educational institutions, and other regulatory agencies to develop policies and programs that advance the nursing profession. Together with our dedicated staff, we foster a culture of excellence and growth, constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance nursing practice and uphold patient-centered care. We value diversity, inclusion, and promoting equal opportunities for all nurses, enabling them to thrive in their professional journeys. Joining the Board of Nursing means becoming part of an organization that truly cares about the public.
About the Position: This is seasoned professional investigative work conducting field and desk investigations, gathering documentation for evidence, and completing reports for agency accountability. Interviews individuals involved in criminal and administrative infractions. May appear as an expert witness in a disciplinary or court preliminary hearing. Establishes liaison with various law enforcement agencies and the compiling and acquiring of security information. May train employees on best policies and procedures to ensure compliance. Makes frequent contact with other governmental agencies, professional associations, and other entities involved.
What you'll need to be Successful: To be successful a candidate should possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and demonstrate professional conduct.
Characteristics of Work
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Minimum Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 4-6 years of investigative experience.
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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What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed?
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How many years of investigative experience do you have?
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Location : 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 9750-0838-20240123hi
Department: 0838 - NURSING BOARD
Opening Date: 01/23/2024
Closing Date: 2/1/2024 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary: $43,509.31
Agency Maximum Salary: $43,509.31
Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 4-6 years of investigative experience.
About the Agency: MS Board of Nursing is recruiting dedicated individuals to join our team at the Board of Nursing, where our mission is to advance the quality of nursing care and protect the public's health through the regulation and oversight of nursing practice. As a vital part of the healthcare system, the Board of Nursing aims to ensure that nurses are competent, safe, and ethical practitioners. We work tirelessly to implement and enforce professional standards, rules, and regulations that govern nursing practice. Our mission is to promote public safety and well-being by ensuring that all nurses meet the highest level of competency and adhere to the highest ethical standards. We strive to provide fair and unbiased evaluations of nursing education programs, licensure applicants, and ongoing competency requirements. By upholding integrity and accountability, the Board of Nursing contributes to the provision of quality healthcare services. We collaborate with healthcare professionals, educational institutions, and other regulatory agencies to develop policies and programs that advance the nursing profession. Together with our dedicated staff, we foster a culture of excellence and growth, constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance nursing practice and uphold patient-centered care. We value diversity, inclusion, and promoting equal opportunities for all nurses, enabling them to thrive in their professional journeys. Joining the Board of Nursing means becoming part of an organization that truly cares about the public.
About the Position: This is seasoned professional investigative work conducting field and desk investigations, gathering documentation for evidence, and completing reports for agency accountability. Interviews individuals involved in criminal and administrative infractions. May appear as an expert witness in a disciplinary or court preliminary hearing. Establishes liaison with various law enforcement agencies and the compiling and acquiring of security information. May train employees on best policies and procedures to ensure compliance. Makes frequent contact with other governmental agencies, professional associations, and other entities involved.
What you'll need to be Successful: To be successful a candidate should possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and demonstrate professional conduct.
Characteristics of Work
See for information regarding this classifications
Minimum Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 4-6 years of investigative experience.
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.
01
What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed?
- None
- GED or High School Equivalency Diploma / High School Diploma
- 30 semester hours
- Associate's Degree / 60 semester hours
- 90 semester hours
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Specialist Degree
- Doctorate Degree
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How many years of investigative experience do you have?
- No experience
- 1 year of experience
- 2 years of experience
- 3 years of experience
- 4 years of experience
- 5 years of experience
- 6 years of experience
- 7 years of experience
- 8 years of experience
- 9 years of experience
- 10 years of experience
- More than 10 years
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