Clinic Nurse Practitioner, PRN, Starkville FMC

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education

403B Retirement Plan with Employer

Wellness Programs and Incentives

Medical Benefits

License+ Certification Reimbursement

Life, Disability Insurance

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver 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

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master’s Degree in Nursing and be licensed as a Nurse Practitioner.
• PhD Doctorate Degree preferred.
• Experience aligning with Board of Nursing scope and physician preceptor guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients in the Clinic and Long Term Care settings per protocols.
• Educates patients and families on health, disease processes and wellness.
• Documents patient status and care activities accurately and timely.
• Demonstrates independent judgment and clinical competence under supervision arrangement.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Independent judgment

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Patient confidentiality

Professional demeanor

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

PhD Doctorate Degree

Job description

Job ID: 000GLX

Clinic

Providers - STARKVILLE CLINIC EXPENSE

PRN - 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 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

• 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.

Qualifications

Education

• Master's Degree In Nursing. Required
• PhD Doctorate Degree. Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

Work Experience

• 1-3 years

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• 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

• 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

• Continuing Education
• 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
• Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical 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.

Education

You must have the following education to apply: