Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Chickasaw, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-quality care in Chickasaw Clinic on-site, Monday through Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, under physician supervision.

You will assess, diagnose, and treat patients in clinic and long-term care settings, educate families, document thoroughly, and maintain current clinical competencies while adhering to HIPAA and nursing standards.

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner in Alabama with Board certification.
• Doctorate in Nursing (not required) and/or Master’s in Nursing.
• Ability to assess, diagnose, and treat patients in clinic settings under physician supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients in the Clinic and Long Term Care under physician preceptor.
• Educate patients and families about health, disease processes, and wellness.
• Document patient status and care activities accurately and timely.
• Maintain clinical competence and stay updated on changes in medical management.

Skills

Excellent communication

Independent judgment

Clinic patient care

Documentation accuracy

HIPAA compliance

Team coordination

Education

Doctorate in Nursing

Master’s in Nursing

Job description

## Certified Family Nurse PractitionerApply: On-site: Chickasaw - Family Medical Clinic: Full time: Posted 4 Days Ago: JR100653We 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.**Department:**74009750 Chickasaw Clinic**Work Shift:**Monday thru Friday 8:00am-5:00pm**Job Description:**The Nurse Practitioner at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for delivering high-quality patient care in clinic and long-term care settings under the direction of a physician preceptor. This role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients while providing education on health, disease processes, and wellness to patients and their families. The Nurse Practitioner must demonstrate strong clinical competence, effective communication skills, and the ability to work independently while adhering to established standards and regulations.***JOB FUNCTIONS*****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. ***Knowledge Skills and Abilities*** • 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 • Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients in the clinic setting • Ability to work without close supervision • Ability to exercise independent judgment in a professional area • Must be able to organize multiple tasks • Must maintain control of work flow • Must have extensive contact with: patients, physicians, clinic personnel, family members and others • Must display a professional demeanor at all times • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills • Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve • Must maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA guidelines and regulations ***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 Coordination**. Frequently**Salary Range:**$96,283.20 - $144,435.20## **Education:**Doctorate Degree | Nursing | Not RequiredMaster’s Degree | Nursing | Required**Certifications:**Nurse Practitioner (AL) - AL Board of Nursing, Nurse Practitioner (MS) - MS Board of Nursing