Nurse Practitioner-Psych

Agupdate; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Relocation Assistance

Paid Time Away

Life Insurance

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-quality care in clinic and long-term care settings under physician supervision. The role includes assessing patients, diagnosing conditions, treating complex cases, and educating patients and families about wellness and disease management.

Qualifications include a Master’s in Nursing, with a PhD preferred, and 1–3 years of experience. Independent judgment, HIPAA compliance, and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing is required.
• PhD not required but preferred for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients in clinic and long-term care under physician preceptor guidance.
• Provide patient and family education on health and disease processes.
• Document patient status and care activities accurately and timely.
• Stay current with medical management through continuing education.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

HIPAA compliance

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree In Nursing

PhD Doctorate Degree

Job description

Job Summary

The Nurse Practitioner at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for delivering high-quality patient care in clinic and long-term care settings under the direction of a physician preceptor. This role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients while providing education on health, disease processes, and wellness to patients and their families. The Nurse Practitioner must demonstrate strong clinical competence, effective communication skills, and the ability to work independently while adhering to established standards and regulations.

Job Functions

Patient Care

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

Patient Education

• Provides patients and/or family members 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

Continuing Education

• Ensures clinical competence.
• Stays abreast of changes in medical management.
• Participates in a variety of health care education activities.

Qualifications

Education

• Master's Degree In Nursing. Required
• PhD Doctorate Degree. Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

Work Experience

• 1-3 years

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication required
• Maintains working knowledge of skills and current technology; required
• Interaction with a patient population of all ages ranging from neonates to geriatrics, required
• Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients in the clinic setting
• Ability to work without close supervision
• Ability to exercise independent judgement in a professional area
• Must be able to organize multiple tasks
• Must maintain control of work flow
• Must have extensive contact with: patients, physicians, clinic personnel, family members and others
• Must display a professional demeanor at all times
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve
• Must maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA guidelines and regulations

Physical Demands

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Standing. Frequently
• Walking. Frequently
• Sitting. Occassionally
• Lifting/Carrying. Occassionally 100 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
• Climbing. Rarely
• Balancing. Occassionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Occassionally
• Reaching/Over Head Work. Occassionally
• Grasping. Frequently
• Speaking. Constantly
• Hearing. Constantly
• Repetitive Motions. Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently

Benefits Available

• Continuing Education
• 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
• Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• License + Certification Reimbursement
• Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• Other:
• Early Access to Earned Wages
• Tuition Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Paid Time Away
• Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers

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.