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Mississippi's nursing sector is anchored by large health systems like Merit Health, Baptist Memorial Health Care, and the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. Demand is consistent across the Gulf Coast, Delta region, and college towns like Hattiesburg and Starkville, giving internationally trained nurses a real foothold in a state with ongoing workforce shortages.
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Job ID: 000G6R
Baldwyn
Nursing - NH NURSING
Full Time - Night
Posting Description
We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Certified Nursing Assistant at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for providing routine patient care within an assigned unit, assisting with activities of daily living, and coordinating daily patient care activities. They are expected to communicate effectively, maintain inventory control, and adhere to professional standards, while prioritizing patient care and documenting accurately.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Patient Care:
- Performs tasks related to routine patient care within an assigned unit under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Assists with patient’s plan of care by providing and/or assisting with activities of daily living, including but not limited to personal hygiene, grooming, mobility, and comfort.
- Effectively and efficiently coordinates daily patient care activities on the nursing unit.
- Assists nursing staff to better facilitate patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
- Performs a variety of duties both within and in support of assigned unit as delegated by nursing staff.
- Responds to patient’s call lights/requests and reports to appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Assists patients in meeting nutritional needs, including but not limited to assisting with feeding, providing fluids and supplements.
Inventory Control:
- Orders, stocks, and replenishes unit supplies and necessary equipment in a cost-efficient manner.
- Participates in identifying unit financial responsibility during budget preparation.
- Assists with keeping unit within its budget restraints.
Communication:
- Facilitates unit communication including, but not limited to, telephones, intercom system, call light system, computers, etc. and relays information as appropriate.
- Communicates patient information, concerns, or issues to appropriate interdisciplinary team member(s).
- Facilitates and directs communication among visitors, employees, and physicians within assigned unit.
Customer Service:
- Welcomes visitors to the unit by greeting them, answering questions, giving directions, and referring inquiries as appropriate to nursing staff.
- Answers telephone and directs calls and inquiries to the appropriate department or staff member.
- Polite and friendly in all interactions whether by phone or in person.
- Ensures a safe and clean environment for patients and health care team.
Documentation:
- Documents care provided using worksheets and/or the electronic medical record.
Regulation:
- Adheres to professional standards, behavioral standards, and hospital policies as set forth by the organization.
- Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statutes.
- Maintains confidentiality by protecting personal healthcare information of all patients.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent or equivalent. Required
Licenses and Certifications
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Work Experience
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Maintains knowledge and resources necessary to provide age appropriate care.
- Must be able to recognize and report changes and abnormalities in the patient’s condition.
- Utilizes and cares for equipment and supplies on the Nursing unit.
- Basic knowledge of computers preferred
- Must be able to read and write.
- Must meet continuing education requirements upon hire and annually as determined by unit and Continuing Education Department
- Must be able to prioritize patient care, carry out assigned duties, report and/or document the same.
- Assumes additional duties as delegated or needed.
- Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.
- Promotes harmony on the unit and with other departments.
- Required to project positive image of the unit to all customers.
Physical Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Standing: Constantly
- Walking: Constantly
- Sitting: Occasionally
- Lifting/Carrying: Frequently 50 lbs
- Pushing/Pulling: Frequently
- Climbing: Occasionally
- Balancing: Occasionally
- Stooping/Kneeling/Bending: Occasionally
- Reaching/Over Head Work: Occasionally
- Grasping: Frequently
- Speaking: Constantly
- Hearing: Constantly
- Repetitive Motions: Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently
Benefits Available
- Continuing Education
- 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
- Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
- Wellness Programs and Incentives
- Referral Bonuses
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- License + Certification Reimbursement
- Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Employee Discount Program
- Other:
- Early Access to Earned Wages
- Tuition Assistance
- Relocation Assistance
- Paid Time Away
- Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers
Requirements
The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description.
Licenses
You must have the following licenses to apply:
- Certified Nurse Assistant
Education
You must have the following education to apply:
- You must have a High School Diploma or GED or higher
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Job ID: 000G6R
Baldwyn
Nursing - NH NURSING
Full Time - Night
Posting Description
We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Certified Nursing Assistant at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for providing routine patient care within an assigned unit, assisting with activities of daily living, and coordinating daily patient care activities. They are expected to communicate effectively, maintain inventory control, and adhere to professional standards, while prioritizing patient care and documenting accurately.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Patient Care:
- Performs tasks related to routine patient care within an assigned unit under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Assists with patient’s plan of care by providing and/or assisting with activities of daily living, including but not limited to personal hygiene, grooming, mobility, and comfort.
- Effectively and efficiently coordinates daily patient care activities on the nursing unit.
- Assists nursing staff to better facilitate patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
- Performs a variety of duties both within and in support of assigned unit as delegated by nursing staff.
- Responds to patient’s call lights/requests and reports to appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Assists patients in meeting nutritional needs, including but not limited to assisting with feeding, providing fluids and supplements.
Inventory Control:
- Orders, stocks, and replenishes unit supplies and necessary equipment in a cost-efficient manner.
- Participates in identifying unit financial responsibility during budget preparation.
- Assists with keeping unit within its budget restraints.
Communication:
- Facilitates unit communication including, but not limited to, telephones, intercom system, call light system, computers, etc. and relays information as appropriate.
- Communicates patient information, concerns, or issues to appropriate interdisciplinary team member(s).
- Facilitates and directs communication among visitors, employees, and physicians within assigned unit.
Customer Service:
- Welcomes visitors to the unit by greeting them, answering questions, giving directions, and referring inquiries as appropriate to nursing staff.
- Answers telephone and directs calls and inquiries to the appropriate department or staff member.
- Polite and friendly in all interactions whether by phone or in person.
- Ensures a safe and clean environment for patients and health care team.
Documentation:
- Documents care provided using worksheets and/or the electronic medical record.
Regulation:
- Adheres to professional standards, behavioral standards, and hospital policies as set forth by the organization.
- Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statutes.
- Maintains confidentiality by protecting personal healthcare information of all patients.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent or equivalent. Required
Licenses and Certifications
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Work Experience
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Maintains knowledge and resources necessary to provide age appropriate care.
- Must be able to recognize and report changes and abnormalities in the patient’s condition.
- Utilizes and cares for equipment and supplies on the Nursing unit.
- Basic knowledge of computers preferred
- Must be able to read and write.
- Must meet continuing education requirements upon hire and annually as determined by unit and Continuing Education Department
- Must be able to prioritize patient care, carry out assigned duties, report and/or document the same.
- Assumes additional duties as delegated or needed.
- Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.
- Promotes harmony on the unit and with other departments.
- Required to project positive image of the unit to all customers.
Physical Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Standing: Constantly
- Walking: Constantly
- Sitting: Occasionally
- Lifting/Carrying: Frequently 50 lbs
- Pushing/Pulling: Frequently
- Climbing: Occasionally
- Balancing: Occasionally
- Stooping/Kneeling/Bending: Occasionally
- Reaching/Over Head Work: Occasionally
- Grasping: Frequently
- Speaking: Constantly
- Hearing: Constantly
- Repetitive Motions: Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently
Benefits Available
- Continuing Education
- 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
- Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
- Wellness Programs and Incentives
- Referral Bonuses
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- License + Certification Reimbursement
- Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Employee Discount Program
- Other:
- Early Access to Earned Wages
- Tuition Assistance
- Relocation Assistance
- Paid Time Away
- Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers
Requirements
The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description.
Licenses
You must have the following licenses to apply:
- Certified Nurse Assistant
Education
You must have the following education to apply:
- You must have a High School Diploma or GED or higher
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Search Nursing Jobs in MississippiNursing Jobs in Mississippi: Frequently Asked Questions
Which visa types are most common for nursing roles in Mississippi?
The EB-3 immigrant visa is the most common pathway for internationally trained nurses in Mississippi, typically requiring NCLEX passage, a credential evaluation, and employer sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. The H-1B visa is less common for nursing because most bedside RN roles don't meet the specialty occupation threshold, though advanced practice nurses in roles like nurse practitioner or CRNA may qualify.
Which companies sponsor visas for nurses in Mississippi?
The University of Mississippi Medical Center, Merit Health facilities, Baptist Memorial Health Care, and Singing River Health System are among the larger employers in Mississippi with the infrastructure to support international nurse sponsorship. Staffing agencies that specialize in international nurse recruitment also place candidates at Mississippi hospitals, though the sponsoring employer ultimately files the petition.
Which cities in Mississippi have the most nursing sponsorship jobs?
Jackson has the highest concentration of nursing sponsorship opportunities, driven largely by UMMC and the cluster of hospital systems in the metro area. Gulfport and Biloxi on the Gulf Coast also generate steady demand through Memorial Hospital and Singing River. Hattiesburg and Tupelo are secondary markets worth monitoring, particularly for positions at Forrest General and North Mississippi Medical Center.
How to find nursing visa sponsorship jobs in Mississippi?
Migrate Mate filters nursing jobs in Mississippi specifically by visa sponsorship, which removes the guesswork of identifying which postings welcome international candidates. Searching by role and state on Migrate Mate surfaces active listings from Mississippi health systems, and the platform is built for internationally trained professionals navigating the U.S. hiring process, making it a focused starting point compared to broad general job boards.
Are there any state-specific considerations for internationally trained nurses pursuing jobs in Mississippi?
Mississippi is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, meaning nurses who already hold a multistate license from another compact state can practice in Mississippi without applying for a separate license. For internationally trained nurses, obtaining Mississippi licensure requires passing the NCLEX, a credential evaluation through an approved body like CGFNS, and meeting English proficiency requirements before an employer can complete the immigration process.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored nursing jobs in Mississippi?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.