Nurse Practitioner

LE110 Tishomingo Health Services, Inc.; United States; Sur place; USD 96 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Nurse Practitioner at North Mississippi Health Services delivers high-quality patient care in clinic and long-term care settings under physician supervision. You will assess, diagnose, and treat patients and educate families about health and wellness.

You will work days only, with no weekends or holidays, and demonstrate independent judgment, strong communication, and adherence to HIPAA and clinical standards while maintaining professional demeanor.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication required.
• Experience with patient populations from neonates to geriatrics.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality required.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and manage workflow.

Responsabilités

• Assess, diagnose and treat patients in the Clinic and Long Term Care settings.
• Educate patients and families on health, disease processes and wellness.
• Document patient status, treatments, and medications accurately.
• Maintain clinical competence and stay updated on medical management.

Connaissances

Clinical assessment

Independent judgment

Patient education

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Care for all ages

Formation

Doctoral degree in Nursing

Master’s degree in Nursing

Description du poste

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

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Work Shift: days only, no weekends or holidays

Job Description: The Nurse Practitioner at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for delivering high-quality patient care in clinic and long-term care settings under the direction of a physician preceptor. This role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients while providing education on health, disease processes, and wellness to patients and their families. The Nurse Practitioner must demonstrate strong clinical competence, effective communication skills, and the ability to work independently while adhering to established standards and regulations.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Patient Care:

• Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients in the Clinic and/or Long Term Care setting according to the scope of practice outlined by the Board of Nursing, approved protocols, and national standards of practice as directed by the physician preceptor.

Patient Education:

• Provides patients and/or family members with education related to the disease process, health, and wellness.
• Serves as a resource for community agencies as appropriate.

Documentation:

• Ensures timely and accurate documentation of patient status and patient care activities including treatments, procedures, and medications prescribed.

Continuing Education:

• Ensures clinical competence.
• Stays abreast of changes in medical management.
• Participates in a variety of health care education activities.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication required
• Maintains working knowledge of skills and current technology; required
• Interaction with a patient population of all ages ranging from neonates to geriatrics, required
• Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients in the clinic setting
• Ability to work without close supervision
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in a professional area
• Must be able to organize multiple tasks
• Must maintain control of work flow
• Must have extensive contact with: patients, physicians, clinic personnel, family members and others
• Must display a professional demeanor at all times
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve
• Must maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA guidelines and regulations

Physical Demands

• Standing. Frequently
• Walking. Frequently
• Sitting. occasionally
• Lifting/Carrying. occasionally 100 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
• Climbing. Rarely
• Balancing. occasionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. occasionally
• Reaching/Over Head Work. occasionally
• Grasping. Frequently
• Speaking. Constantly
• Hearing. Constantly
• Repetitive Motions. Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination. Frequently

Salary Range: $96,283.20-$120,359.20

Education: Doctorate Degree | Nursing | Not Required Master’s Degree | Nursing | Required

Certifications: Nurse Practitioner (AL) - AL Board of Nursing, Nurse Practitioner (MS) - MS Board of Nursing

North Mississippi Health Services is a large rural health care system with state-of-the-art facilities in Mississippi and Alabama. We have career opportunities ranging from inpatient hospital care to 70+ rural health and specialty clinics, a variety of outpatient, women’s and behavioral health services and many additional support services. Our team of over 7,000 works together every day toward our shared mission – to continuously improve the health of the people of our region.