Neurosurgery NP – On-Call Trauma & OR Care

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 117,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Surgical Nurse Practitioner to assess, diagnose, and treat surgical patients under physician supervision in a Tier 2 trauma setting. The role includes on-call coverage, OR assistance, and post-operative care, with emphasis on accurate documentation and patient education.

Responsibilities span pre/post op rounds, wound management, and collaboration with trauma surgeons and medical teams to maintain high-quality care in high-pressure environments.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing required.
• Nurse Practitioner certification (AANP) required.
• Certification: NP (AANP) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat surgical patients under physician preceptor guidance.
• Remain on call and participate in night, evening, weekend, and holiday rotations.
• Assist in the operating room as needed and manage wound care.
• Perform post-op rounds, follow-ups, and discharge planning.
• Document patient status, treatments, and medications accurately.

Skills

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Patient care

Clinical assessment

On-call readiness

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Surgical Nurse Practitioner to assess, diagnose, and treat surgical patients under physician supervision in a Tier 2 trauma setting. The role includes on-call coverage, OR assistance, and post-operative care, with emphasis on accurate documentation and patient education.

Responsibilities span pre/post op rounds, wound management, and collaboration with trauma surgeons and medical teams to maintain high-quality care in high-pressure environments.