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

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Patient Care :

• Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients in the hospital 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

Regulation :

• Adheres to

NMHS/NMMC

Policies/Procedures/Guidelines

• Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Education Level Education Details Required/Preferred Master's DegreeNursingRequired PhDNursingPreferred Licenses and Certifications Licenses and Certifications Licenses and Certifications Details Time Frame Required/ Preferred RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Upon HireRequired Work Experience Number of Years Work Experience Details Required/ Preferred 1-3 yearsclinical experience as an RNPreferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required/Preferred Proficiency Excellent written and verbal communicationRequiredN/AMaintains working knowledge of skills and current technologyRequiredN/AInteraction with a patient population of all ages ranging from neonates to geriatricsRequiredN/AAbility to work without close supervisionRequiredN/AAbility to exercise independent judgment in a professional areaRequiredN/AMust be able to organize multiple tasksRequiredN/AMust maintain control of work flowRequiredN/AStaying abreast of health care system changesRequiredN/ACurrent knowledge and understanding of laws and regulations affecting scope of practiceRequiredN/AProviding quality care in the most cost efficient mannerRequiredN/APatient care activities within scope of practice and as directed by physician preceptorRequiredN/AAccurate diagnosis and treatment of patient conditionsRequired

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_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._ #NMHSConnections