NURSE PRACTITIONER- CLINICS

LE113 North Mississippi Medical Clinics, Inc.; United States; In loco; USD 96.000 - 144.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-quality patient care in clinic and long-term care settings under the direction of a physician preceptor. You will assess, diagnose, and treat patients while educating patients and families on health, disease processes, and wellness.

This position requires excellent written and verbal communication, the ability to work independently, and a strong commitment to HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.

Competenze

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

Mansioni

• Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients in the Clinic and/or Long Term Care setting as directed by the physician preceptor.
• Provides patients and/or family members with education related to the disease processes, health, and wellness.
• Ensures timely and accurate documentation of patient status and care activities including treatments and medications prescribed.
• Participates in continuing education and stays current with changes in medical management.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Independent work

HIPAA compliance

Clinical documentation

Patient care

Formazione

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Doctorate in Nursing

Descrizione del lavoro

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

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 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 Coordinations. Frequently

Salary Range: $96,283.20 - $144,435.20

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.