ER Family Nurse Practitioner - Telemedicine Certified

Covington County Hospital; Collins (MS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Covington County Hospital in Collins, MS seeks an Emergency Department Family Nurse Practitioner to assess patients, order tests, diagnose illnesses, and implement treatment plans. This role collaborates with Telemed Physicians and requires UMMC Telemed certification, along with ACLS, PALS, and BLS.

You will document care, maintain confidentiality, and communicate effectively with patients and families while coordinating care with managing physicians in a fast-paced ED setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold current license with MS State Board of Nursing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
• Ability to maintain highly confidential information.
• Master's Degree in Nursing.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• Telemed certification through UMMC.

Responsibilities

• Prescribe medication, examine patients, diagnose illnesses and provide treatment.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests.
• Gather health histories, perform physical examinations and diagnostic procedures.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.
• Dictate and document all patient interactions.
• Notify managing physician about unusual or unexpected events or problems.
• Effectively communicate with diverse populations, including physicians, employees, patients, and families.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Judgment and discretion

Confidential information handling

Team collaboration

Telemed certification

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Covington County Hospital in Collins, MS seeks an Emergency Department Family Nurse Practitioner to assess patients, order tests, diagnose illnesses, and implement treatment plans. This role collaborates with Telemed Physicians and requires UMMC Telemed certification, along with ACLS, PALS, and BLS.

You will document care, maintain confidentiality, and communicate effectively with patients and families while coordinating care with managing physicians in a fast-paced ED setting.