NURSE PRACTITIONER- CLINICS

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Tupelo (MS); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for our Tupelo clinics to deliver high-quality patient care in clinic and long-term care settings under physician supervision. You will assess, diagnose, and treat patients while educating families on health and wellness.

The role emphasizes independent judgment, excellent communication, and teamwork with physicians, nursing staff, and community partners.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication required.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients in the Clinic and/or Long Term Care setting according to scope of practice.
• Provides patient education related to disease processes, health, and wellness.
• Documents patient status and care activities in the medical record.

Skills

Excellent communication

Independent judgment

Time management

HIPAA compliance

Education

Doctorate degree in Nursing

Master’s degree in Nursing

Job description

NURSE PRACTITIONER- CLINICS### NURSE PRACTITIONER- CLINICSApply: Tupelo - Clinic Administration: Full time: Posted 5 Days Ago: 000EP2We 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:**70009500 Administration**Work Shift:**Monday - Friday**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 FUNCTIONSPatient 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. ContinuingEducation:• 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 regulationsPhysical DemandsA 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.• 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 Coordinations. Frequently**Salary Range:**$96,283.20 - $144,435.20## **Education:**Doctorate Degree | Nursing | Not RequiredMaster’s Degree | Nursing | Required**Certifications:**Nurse Practitioner (AL) - AL Board of Nursing, Nurse Practitioner (MS) - MS Board of Nursing