Nurse Practitioner - Clinics

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc

Iuka (KS)

On-site

USD 96,000 - 144,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-quality care in clinic and long-term care settings under physician preceptorship. The role includes assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients, educating patients and families, and maintaining thorough documentation.

Requires a Master’s in Nursing; Doctorate is not required. Strong communication and independent judgment are essential as is the ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain patient confidentiality

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Nursing is required.
Doctorate Degree in Nursing is not required.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality patient care in clinic and long-term care under physician supervision.
Assess, diagnose, and treat patients in clinic/long-term care settings.
Provide education on health, disease processes and wellness to patients and families.
Ensure timely and accurate documentation of patient status and care activities.
Engage in continuing education to maintain clinical competence and stay current.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent judgment

Multitasking

Patient care

Education

Master's in Nursing

Doctorate in Nursing

Job description

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.

Department: 77509750 Iuka Clinic

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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

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

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.