NP, FT, Neurology Consultants Position Available In Lee, Mississippi

Job Description
Job Description

Patient Care:

Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients in the Clinic and/or Long Term Care setting according to the scope of practice outlined by the Board of Nursing, approved protocols, and national standards of practice as directed by the physician preceptor.

Patient Education:

Provides patients and/or family members with education related to the disease process, health, and wellness
Serves as a resource for community agencies as appropriate

Documentation:

Ensures timely and accurate documentation of patient status and patient care activities including treatments, procedures, and medications prescribed

Continuing Education:

Ensures clinical competence
Stays abreast of changes in medical management
Participates in a variety of health care education activities

Requirements:

Master’s Degree in Nursing required; Doctorate Degree preferred
Licensed in State as a Nurse Practitioner; required
Minimum of 2 years clinical experience as an RN preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication required
Maintains working knowledge of skills and current technology; required
Interaction with a patient population of all ages ranging from neonates to geriatrics, required About North Mississippi Health Services
North Mississippi Health Services (NMHS) is a diversified regional health care organization serving 24 counties in north Mississippi and northwest Alabama and is one of the largest employers in Mississippi with over 6,900 employees. NMHS covers a broad range of acute diagnostic and therapeutic services offered through North Mississippi Medical Center (NMMC) in Tupelo, Community Hospital System, and North Mississippi Medical Clinics. NMHS strives to improve the health for people in this region by providing conveniently accessible and cost-effective healthcare of the highest quality.