Nurse Practitioner — Independent Clinician in Patient Care

North Mississippi Health Services; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role emphasizes patient education, accurate documentation, continuing education, and the ability to work independently with sound clinical judgment while maintaining strong relationships with colleagues, patients, and families to ensure high-quality, cost-efficient care.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provides patients/families with education related to the disease process, health, and wellness. Serves as a resource for community agencies as appropriate.
• Ensures timely and accurate documentation of patient status and patient care activities including treatments, procedures and medications prescribed.
• Ensures clinical competence and stays abreast of changes in medical management by participating in a variety of health care education activities.

Job description

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

The role emphasizes patient education, accurate documentation, continuing education, and the ability to work independently with sound clinical judgment while maintaining strong relationships with colleagues, patients, and families to ensure high-quality, cost-efficient care.