Nurse Practitioner- Clinics

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc

United States

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 patient care in clinic and long-term care settings under physician preceptor. You will assess, diagnose, and treat patients, educate families, and maintain thorough documentation.

Candidates should have an NP credential, a nursing master's degree, and the ability to work independently and manage a diverse patient population.

Qualifications

Requires NP with physician preceptor oversight.
Education on health and wellness for patients and families.
Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, and treat patients in the Clinic and/or Long Term Care setting according to scope of practice and physician direction.
Provide patients and families with education related to disease processes, health and wellness.
Ensure timely and accurate documentation of patient status and care activities.
Maintain clinical competence and stay abreast of changes in medical management.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent judgment

Clinical competence

Patient education

HIPAA compliance

Diverse patient ages

Education

Master's in Nursing

Nurse Practitioner license

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

12706900 Diabetes Treatment Center

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

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.