Nurse Practitioner - Clinic - PRN

Covington County Hospital; Collins (MS); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Covington County Hospital in Mississippi is seeking a PRN Nurse Practitioner to assess patient needs, order tests, diagnose illnesses, and develop treatment plans across CCH clinics as needed.

The role requires MS NP license, Master's in Nursing, BLS, and strong communication with diverse populations. Experience preferred.

This PRN position supports clinic operations and ensures coordinated care, with responsibilities including documenting interactions and notifying physicians of unusual events.

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 required.
• BLS certification required.

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 events or problems.
• Communicate effectively with diverse populations including physicians, employees, patients, and families.

Skills

MS State Board of Nursing

Excellent verbal and written comms

Sound judgment

Confidential information handling

BLS

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Nurse Practitioners are trained to assess patient needs, order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests, diagnose disease, formulate and prescribe treatment plans. NP training covers basic disease prevention, coordination of care, and health promotion, but does not provide the depth of expertise needed to recognize more complex conditions. This PRN position will cover all CCH clinics on an as needed basis. Experience preferred.

Requirements and skills

• Must hold current license with MS State Board of Nursing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion
• Ability to maintain highly confidential information
• Master's Degree in Nursing
• Must have BLS

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