Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Dept.

King's Daughters Medical Center; Brookhaven (MS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

King's Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven, MS is seeking an Emergency Department Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced practice care to patients presenting to the ED. The NP will evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic conditions while collaborating with physicians and the healthcare team to deliver safe, evidence-based care.

The role requires MS NP licensure, BLS/CPR, ACLS, and TB skin test certifications, plus strong organizational and communication skills to coordinate care and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a family practice setting preferred.
• Current Mississippi NP license required.
• Current BLS/CPR, ACLS, TB skin test certifications required.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to use EMR and healthcare technology.
• Knowledge of clinic and healthcare operations.
• Strong organizational, communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, patients, and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect advanced practice care to ED patients.
• Evaluate, diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team to ensure safe, evidence-based care.
• Educate patients and coordinate care according to KDMC policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Location

427 HWY 51 NORTH, Brookhaven, MS, 39601, United States

Employee Type PRN

Description

The Emergency Department Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides direct and indirect advanced practice care to patients seeking medical services at King's Daughters Medical Center Emergency Department. The NP evaluates, diagnoses, and manages patients with acute and chronic conditions while collaborating with physicians and the healthcare team to provide safe, efficient, and evidence-based care. This position promotes quality patient outcomes through comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, patient education, and coordination of care in accordance with KDMC policies, procedures, and accepted standards of practice.

Requirements

Education

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program required.

Experience

Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a family practice setting preferred.

Emergency Department Or Acute Care Experience Preferred

Certification/Licensure

Current Mississippi Nurse Practitioner (NP) license required.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification required.

Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.

Current Tuberculosis (TB) Skin Test certification/clearance required.

Special Qualifications

Proficient computer skills and ability to utilize electronic medical records and other healthcare technology.

Knowledge of clinic and healthcare operations.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple patient care responsibilities.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team.

Demonstrates sound clinical judgment, professionalism, and commitment to quality patient care.

Physical Requirements

Maintains good physical health and ability to work in an environment with frequent exposure to communicable diseases.

Possesses the physical stamina necessary to assess, examine, and treat multiple patients efficiently while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Ability to perform essential job functions, including standing, walking, and assisting with patient care activities, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Additional Information

Background Check

Yes

Drug Screen

Yes