Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner — Advanced Patient Care

ummc; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS is seeking a Nurse Practitioner specialized in Neurosurgery to manage patient care in collaboration with a physician, following state and federal guidelines. Requires a Master’s in Nursing, Mississippi APRN license and national certification; duties include assessments, orders, care plans, education, and mentorship of students and new providers.

This full-time, day-shift role emphasizes documentation and multidisciplinary teamwork to

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nursing care procedures and protocols.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of computer systems and programs.

Responsibilities

• Completes health assessments including patient histories and physical exams.
• Orders, collects, and interprets lab tests and diagnostics.
• Develops and implements comprehensive patient care plans.
• Ensures complete documentation of assessments and plans.
• Serves as educator/mentor to students and new providers.
• Acts as an expert/resource to nursing staff in neuroscience.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS is seeking a Nurse Practitioner specialized in Neurosurgery to manage patient care in collaboration with a physician, following state and federal guidelines. Requires a Master’s in Nursing, Mississippi APRN license and national certification; duties include assessments, orders, care plans, education, and mentorship of students and new providers.

This full-time, day-shift role emphasizes documentation and multidisciplinary teamwork to