Nurse Practitioner - Clinics ( NE )

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-quality patient care in clinic and long-term care settings under physician supervision.

You will assess, diagnose, and treat patients, provide education on health and wellness, and document care activities accurately. The role requires strong communication, clinical competence, and the ability to work independently while adhering to standards and HIPAA regulations.

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner with AL/MS boards.
• Ability to educate patients on health and wellness.
• Experience delivering care in clinic and long-term care settings.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients in clinic and long-term care.
• Provide patient and family education on health conditions and wellness.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of patient status and care activities.
• Engage in ongoing clinical education and maintain competency.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Independent practice

Multitasking

HIPAA compliance

Documentation

Education

Doctorate Degree | Nursing

Master’s Degree | Nursing

Job description

## Nurse Practitioner - Clinics ( NE )Apply: Starkville - Medical Clinic/Urology: Variable time: Posted Today: JR100289We 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:**73409750 Family Clinic of Starkville**Work Shift:**.**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:**$46.29-$57.87## **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