Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

LE113 North Mississippi Medical Clinics, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 96,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-quality care in clinic and long-term care settings under a physician preceptor, assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients while educating on health and wellness.

The role emphasizes strong communication, independent judgment, documentation, and staying current with clinical guidelines. Candidates should manage patients across all ages and work with a multidisciplinary team in a busy rural health system.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently with physician preceptor guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat patients in clinic/long-term care.
• Educate patients and families on health, disease, and wellness.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient status and care activities.
• Engage in continuing education and stay updated with clinical management.
• Interact with patients across all ages and collaborate with clinic staff.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Communication

Independence

Education

Doctorate in Nursing

Master's in Nursing

Job 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.

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 Required Master’s Degree | Nursing | Required

Certifications

• Nurse Practitioner (AL) - AL Board of Nursing
• Nurse Practitioner (MS) - MS Board of Nursing

North Mississippi Health Services is a large rural health care system with state-of-the-art facilities in Mississippi and Alabama. We have career opportunities ranging from inpatient hospital care to 70+ rural health and specialty clinics, a variety of outpatient, women's and behavioral health services and many additional support services. Our team of over 7,000 works together every day toward our shared mission - to continuously improve the health of the people of our region.