Nurse Practitioner, Critical Care & Surgery — Lead Care

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS invites applications for a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Critical Care – Surgery. The role focuses on managing patient care in collaboration with physicians, performing assessments, ordering tests, and developing care plans within regulatory guidelines.

The required qualifications include a Master's degree in Nursing, Mississippi APRN license, and national certification as an Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing required.
• Mississippi APRN license and national certification as Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner required.
• Candidates meeting minimum qualifications or pursuing degree/licensure who will meet within 6 months may apply.

Responsibilities

• Completes health assessments in a specialty area (patient histories and physical exams).
• Orders, collects, and interprets relevant laboratory and other diagnostic tests.
• Formulates and implements comprehensive patient care plans in a specialty area based on patient assessments.
• Ensures complete documentation of patient assessments, care plans, and care provided.
• Coaches and mentors other newer nurse practitioners.
• Serves on at least one nursing council, hospital, or medical center committee to improve patient care.

Skills

APRN procedures

Communication

Interpersonal skills

MS Board of Nursing regulations

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS invites applications for a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Critical Care – Surgery. The role focuses on managing patient care in collaboration with physicians, performing assessments, ordering tests, and developing care plans within regulatory guidelines.

The required qualifications include a Master's degree in Nursing, Mississippi APRN license, and national certification as an Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.