Autonomous NP: Primary Care Leader

Baptist; Yazoo City (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Yazoo City, MS is seeking a nurse practitioner to autonomously treat patients within primary care settings and collaborate with health care professionals. The role involves complex assessments, care planning, and acting as a patient advocate across diverse communities.

The position requires NP certification (MS/Doctorate) and active RN licensure, with at least one year of NP experience in primary care. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team is expected.

Qualifications

• 1 year clinical experience functioning in the nurse practitioner role in a primary care setting.
• Masters or Doctoral NP degree required.
• Current certification as a nurse practitioner with eligibility for prescribing.
• RN licensure is required.

Responsibilities

• Develops a plan of care within scope of practice of the nurse practitioner utilizing written protocols to ensure quality patient care.
• Uses prescriptive authority, procedures, referrals, treatments, and theories in accordance with state/federal laws and regulations.
• Enhances quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
• Provides clinical leadership.
• Supports lifelong learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Masters or Doctoral NP degree

Job description

Baptist in Yazoo City, MS is seeking a nurse practitioner to autonomously treat patients within primary care settings and collaborate with health care professionals. The role involves complex assessments, care planning, and acting as a patient advocate across diverse communities.

The position requires NP certification (MS/Doctorate) and active RN licensure, with at least one year of NP experience in primary care. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team is expected.