Nurse Consultant - Central Region | Immunization Field Operations

Nurse Consultant - Central Region | Immunization Field Operations

Salary

$65,774.75 - $92,476.01 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9227-0301-20260916Hs

Department

0301 - HEALTH BOARD

Opening Date

09/18/2026

Closing Date

10/19/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$65,774.75

Agency Maximum Salary

$92,476.01

About the Agency

The Mississippi State Department of Health's mission is to protect and advance the health, well-being, and safety of everyone in Mississippi. Questions about this position can be directed to recruitment@msdh.ms.gov.

About the Position

This is a non-state service time limited position. The Mississippi State Department of Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as a Nurse Consultant for the Central Region within the Immunization Program. This is a time-limited (Ns-14) Nurse Team Lead position providing leadership, supervision, and program oversight for Immunization Representatives assigned to Districts 3, 5, and 6. This is a public health nursing leadership position focused on immunization program operations, provider oversight, quality assurance, staff development, and regulatory compliance. The Nurse Consultant will supervise and support field staff responsible for monitoring providers enrolled in the Vaccines for Children (VFC) and Immunization Quality Improvement for Providers (IQIP) programs. Responsibilities include supervising and evaluating Immunization Representatives; conducting performance coaching; orienting and training new staff; managing workloads and coverage; reviewing site-visit documentation for consistency with CDC and MSDH requirements; providing technical assistance on vaccine management and provider compliance; responding to escalated provider issues; and coordinating with district leadership and county health departments. The position also assists with VFC and IQIP visits, follow-up activities, corrective action reviews, statewide meetings, staff training, and implementation of updated CDC and MSDH immunization policies and procedures. The Central Region encompasses Districts 3, 5, and 6 and includes a substantial share of Mississippis VFC provider network

What youll need to be Successful

The ideal candidate will be able to lead people while keeping a complex field operation moving. This position requires strong communication, organization, judgment, and problem-solving skills; the ability to coach and develop staff; attention to regulatory and documentation requirements; and the ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities. The position also requires someone comfortable serving as a resource to staff and healthcare providers, addressing complex or escalated program issues, adapting to changing public health guidance, and maintaining consistency across multiple districts.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires state licensure as a Registered Nurse and 2-4+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse. Preference may be given to applicants with experience in: Public health nursing, immunization services, or vaccine-related programs Supervising, leading, mentoring, or training professional staff Vaccines for Children (VFC), IQIP, vaccine storage and handling, or provider compliance Conducting provider visits, quality assurance reviews, or regulatory/compliance activities Interpreting and applying state and federal program requirements Workload management, staff performance monitoring, and technical assistance Working collaboratively with healthcare providers, public health partners, county health departments, and multidisciplinary teams

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Health/Prescription Insurance

Eligible 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 Leave

Full-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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How many years of experience do you have as a Registered Nurse?

• 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

02

What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed?

• 8th grade
• GED or High School Equivalency Diploma / High School Diploma
• 30 semester hours
• Associates Degree / 60 semester hours
• 90 semester hours
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Specialist Degree
• Doctorate Degree
• 9th grade
• 10th grade
• 11th grade

03

Do you possess state licensure as a Registered Nurse?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of Mississippi

Address 210 East Capitol Street

Suite 800

Jackson, Mississippi, 39201

Phone 601-359-1406

601-359-1406

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mississippi