Nurse Practitioner, CV Surgery Clinic

North Mississippi Health Services; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to assess, diagnose, and treat patients in clinic and acute care settings, while adhering to established standards and protocols.

The role includes patient education, accurate documentation, and ongoing professional development, with opportunities to lead care initiatives and collaborate with physicians, families, and care teams to deliver high-quality, cost-efficient care.

Qualifications

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients in clinic and acute care settings.
• Provide patient education and support.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with protocols.
• Pursue continuing medical education to maintain competence.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients according to scope and protocols.
• Educate patients and families about disease and wellness.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of patient status and treatments.
• Participate in continuing education to stay current in practice.

Skills

Patient care

Leadership

Documentation

Clinical education

Education

Nurse Practitioner license

Job description

Job Functions
Patient Care:

Posting 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.
Job Summary
The Nurse Practitioner at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients in clinic and acute care settings while adhering to established standards and protocols. This position is responsible for providing patient education, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring clinical competence through continuing education. The Nurse Practitioner must demonstrate leadership skills to work independently, exercise professional judgment, and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, patients, and families while ensuring high-quality and cost-efficient patient care.
Job Functions
Patient Care:

• Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients in the clinic setting and/or acute care setting according to the scope of practice outlined by the Board of Nursing, approved protocols, national standards of practice and as directed by the physician preceptor.

Patient Education

• Provides patients/families 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 and stays abreast of changes in medical management by participating in a variety of health care education activities.