Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner — Clinician Leader

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for Neurosurgery to provide patient care in collaboration with a physician and in accordance with applicable requirements. The role emphasizes assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for neurosurgical patients.

The position requires an MSN with Mississippi APRN licensure and board certification, and involves leadership responsibilities, teaching, and active participation in

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing is required.
• Mississippi APRN license and national certification required.

Responsibilities

• Completes health assessments (patient histories and physical exams).
• Orders, collects, and interprets relevant laboratory and other diagnostic tests.
• Formulates and implements comprehensive patient care plans based on patient assessments.
• Plans include patient and family education, prescriptions, additional labs and therapies.
• Educates graduate nursing students and new APRN/advance practice providers.
• Participates in nursing councils, hospital committees, task forces or project teams to improve patient care.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Nursing procedures

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for Neurosurgery to provide patient care in collaboration with a physician and in accordance with applicable requirements. The role emphasizes assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for neurosurgical patients.

The position requires an MSN with Mississippi APRN licensure and board certification, and involves leadership responsibilities, teaching, and active participation in