Nurse Practitioner, Behavioral Health NMMC-Tupelo Position Available In Lee, Mississippi

Job Description
Job Description

Patient Care:

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

Documentation:

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

Continuing Education:

Ensures clinical competence and stays abreast of changes in medical management by participating in a variety of health care education activities.

Patient Education:

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

Requirements:

Requires Masters Degree in nursing with appropriate licensure as a Nurse Practitioner
If degree was obtained online and was not through a Hybrid campus online program, must have completed a minimum of 2 years work experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
Minimum of 2 to 5 years RN clinical experience in setting appropriate to practice
Maintains and enhances knowledge and skills in current technology and practice to provide care to appropriate population. Maintains current AHA CPR certification. 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.