Nurse Practitioner, Garfield Clinic

Job ID:

000FZU

Clinic and Tupelo

Providers - CLINIC EXPENSE

Part Time - Day

Posting Description

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it's their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Nurse Practitioner at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients in clinic and acute care settings while adhering to established standards and protocols. This position is responsible for providing patient education, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring clinical competence through continuing education. The Nurse Practitioner must demonstrate leadership skills to work independently, exercise professional judgment, and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, patients, and families while ensuring high-quality and cost-efficient patient care.

JOB FUNCTIONS

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.

Patient Education:

Provides patients/families 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 and stays abreast of changes in medical management by participating in a variety of health care education activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Master's Degree in nursing with appropriate licensure as a Nurse Practitioner. Required

Licenses and Certifications

. Maintains current AHA CPR certification.. . Required

Work Experience

1-3 years. 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.. Required And

. Minimum of 2 to 5 years RN clinical experience in setting appropriate to practice. Required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Maintains and enhances knowledge and skills in current technology and practice to provide care to appropriate population.

This position has primary responsibility for a wide variety of patient care activities.

The incumbent must have the ability to work without close supervision, exercise independent judgment in a professional area, organize multiple tasks and maintain control of work flow.

The incumbent is expected to display professional demeanor at all times.

The incumbent should also promote harmonious, cooperative working relationships with clinic personnel, physicians, patients, families and others.

Maintaining confidentiality of patient information is essential.

Physical Demands

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Standing. Frequently

Walking. Frequently

Sitting. Occasionally

Lifting/Carrying. Occasionally 100 lbs

Pushing/Pulling. Frequently

Climbing. Rarely

Balancing. Occasionally

Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Occasionally

Reaching/Over Head Work. Occasionally

Grasping. Frequently

Speaking. Constantly

Hearing. Constantly

Repetitive Motions. Constantly

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently

Benefits A

•vailable

Continuing Education

403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions

Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance

Wellness Programs and Incentives

Referral Bonuses

Employee Assistance Program

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

License + Certification Reimbursement

Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Employee Discount Program

Other:

Early Access to Earned Wages

Tuition Assistance

Relocation Assistance

Paid Time Away

Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers

Requirements

The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description.

Licenses

You must have the following licenses to :

Nurse Practitioner License

Education

You must have the following education to :

Masters of Nursing

You must have a Masters or higher