Pediatric Positions in Mississippi (2)
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- •Confirm the acuity mix: primary care panels versus acute or specialty clinics
- •Ask about after-hours nurse-line or call expectations
- •School-based roles follow academic calendars, so clarify summer scheduling
- •Verify PALS requirements and vaccine-program workflows
- •Check collaborative agreement requirements for this state
Why Pediatric?
Well-child care, development, and family-centered visits define the day.
Pediatric clinics, school-based health centers, and children’s hospitals across the state post PNP roles.
Immunization schedules and developmental surveillance anchor the role in prevention.
Hiring in Mississippi
Pediatric Careers in Mississippi
Who is hiring
All 2 current Pediatric listings in Mississippi are posted by University of Mississippi Medical Center.
- University of Mississippi Medical Center2 listings
Where the listings are
Every listing with a stated location is in Jackson.
Licensure and practice rules in Mississippi
AANP classifies Mississippi as a reduced practice state. Mississippi requires NPs to have a collaborative practice agreement.
Mississippi is a Nurse Licensure Compact member. The compact covers the RN license beneath your APRN credential. The APRN license itself is still issued by Mississippi.
Applications, fees and renewal rules come from the Mississippi Board of Nursing.
Sources: AANP State Practice Environment (practice authority); NCSBN Nurse Licensure Compact roster (verified August 11, 2026). Counts come from live listings on this board, recounted November 14, 2026.
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Common Questions
Pediatric NP Jobs in Mississippi FAQ
How many Pediatric NP jobs are open in Mississippi?
All 2 current Pediatric listings in Mississippi are posted by University of Mississippi Medical Center. 2 of these 2 listings were posted in the last 30 days, and the newest was posted on November 12, 2026.
Do NPs need a collaborating or supervising physician in Mississippi?
Mississippi requires NPs to have a collaborative practice agreement. The Mississippi Board of Nursing publishes the current rule, including who may be a party to the agreement.
Is Mississippi part of the Nurse Licensure Compact?
Yes, Mississippi is a Nurse Licensure Compact member (verified against the live NCSBN roster, August 11, 2026). The compact covers the RN license underpinning your APRN credential (a multistate RN license works across member states), but APRN licensure itself is still issued individually by each state, including Mississippi.