ER Nurse Practitioner: Fast-Paced Acute Care Leader

Covington County Hospital; Collins (MS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Covington County Hospital in Collins, MS is seeking an Emergency Department Family Nurse Practitioner to assess patients, develop treatment plans, and coordinate care with Telemed Physicians.

The role requires an MS nursing license, current BLS/ACLS/PALS, and Telemed certification through UMMC. You will work closely with physicians, nurses, and families to deliver high-quality emergency care.

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.
• Must have BLS, ACLS and PALS.
• 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

MS State Board of Nursing license

Verbal and written communication

Sound judgment

Confidentiality

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Telemed certification (UMMC)

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Covington County Hospital in Collins, MS is seeking an Emergency Department Family Nurse Practitioner to assess patients, develop treatment plans, and coordinate care with Telemed Physicians.

The role requires an MS nursing license, current BLS/ACLS/PALS, and Telemed certification through UMMC. You will work closely with physicians, nurses, and families to deliver high-quality emergency care.