Nurse III

Salary: $55,741.31 - $86,206.45 Annually
Location : 38 - LAUDERDALE COUNTY, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 9226-0301-20260813laud
Department: 0301 - HEALTH BOARD
Opening Date: 08/13/2026
Closing Date: 8/25/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary: $55,741.31
Agency Maximum Salary: $86,206.45
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 View email address on click.appcast.io.
About the Position: The Clinical Nurse Abstractor is responsible for systematically collecting, organizing, and analyzing comprehensive case information to support the Fetal and Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) Panel's review process. This role involves examining death certificates, obtaining and securely managing records from multiple sources, and compiling critical documents such as death investigation reports, SUIDI forms, autopsy and toxicology reports, and police records to accurately document the circumstances and sequence of events leading to a child's death. The Clinical Nurse Abstractor prepares complete case files for panel members, initiates completion of the FIMR Report Form, and ensures all relevant data is accurately entered into the NCFRP reporting system and serves as a FIMR Subcommittee Coordinator. By providing thorough, reliable, and organized case information, the Clinical Nurse Abstractor enables the panel to conduct informed reviews, identify risk factors, and make evidence-based recommendations to prevent future infant deaths.
What you'll need to be Successful: Formal training or experience in medical record abstraction, clinical documentation review, or surveillance systems highly desirable. Knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, and clinical standards related to maternal, infant, and child health. Experience reviewing, interpreting, and abstracting information from complex medical records, including hospital, EMS, autopsy, and coroner records. Experience working with confidential, sensitive, or legally protected data. Experience using electronic health records (Epic preferred) and data abstraction or surveillance systems. Ability to identify patterns, contributing factors, and inconsistencies in clinical records. Skill in documenting findings clearly, objectively, and consistently for review teams and reporting. Works effectively with multidisciplinary teams including clinicians, epidemiologists, legal staff, and program leadership. Emotional resilience and ability to work with child, maternal, and infant death data in a respectful and objective manner. Self-directed and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires state licensure as a Registered Nurse and 2+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse.


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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

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Flexible Spending Accounts

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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

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Holidays

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Retirement Programs

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Tuition Reimbursement
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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

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Career Ladders

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

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

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Do you possess state licensure as a Registered Nurse?

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