NURSE PRACTITIONER / PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - SCH HOSPITALIST GROUP

South-Central-Regional-Medical-Center; Laurel (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel, MS is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Hospitalist Group. The role involves clinical assessments, developing and managing individualized care plans, and supporting pain management strategies to improve outcomes.

You will collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, educate patients and families, and ensure patient safety while maintaining accurate documentation and high-quality care outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing (NP) or PA program is required.
• Valid state NP/PA license is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive clinical assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Manage treatment plans and follow up on pain management strategies.
• Educate patients and families on medications, disease prevention and self-care.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Order, interpret and follow up on diagnostic tests as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.

Skills

Assessment skills

Diagnostic reasoning

Clinical judgment

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing (NP) or PA program

State NP/PA license

Job description

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Full Time Other Prof Staff Laurel, MS, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1978

Department:

SCH Hospitalist Group

Full Time/PRN:

Full Time

Job Summary

Provides high‑quality healthcare services across diverse patient populations, including geriatrics and pediatrics. Conducts comprehensive clinical assessments, develops and manages individualized treatment plans, supports pain management strategies, and educates patients and families. Collaborates with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to promote optimal outcomes, patient safety, and informed decision‑making.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing (NP) or completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program (PA).
• Valid state license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pain management or geriatric care.
• Additional pediatrics or specialty certifications.
• Bilingual communication skills.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including history and physical exams.
• Develop and implement individualized care and treatment plans.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions.
• Provide pain management strategies and follow‑up.
• Educate patients and families on medication use, disease prevention, and self‑care.
• Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests.
• Adjust treatment plans based on clinical progress.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.

Skills

• Strong assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and clinical judgment.
• Competency in Family Medicine, Pain Management, Geriatrics, and Pediatrics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to recognize risks and promote patient safety.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods.
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, and kneeling.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs independently; >50 lbs with assistance/devices.
• Assist with patient positioning/transfers using proper body mechanics.
• Manual dexterity for clinical procedures, diagnostics, and computer use; adequate vision, hearing, and speech.

All candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that reasonable accommodations be made for qualified individuals to help perform the essential functions of the position.

South Central Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.