Nurse Practitioner-Surgery

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Nurse Practitioner-Surgery to provide patient care in a pediatric-focused setting on the Main Campus in Jackson. You will assess, diagnose, plan and implement patient care in collaboration with physicians and in compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Graduate NP with national certification (PNP or FNP) and a Mississippi APRN license or eligibility is required. The role involves teaching, mentorship, and high standards of patient service.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Nurse Practitioner program and hold national certification as a Pediatric or Family NP.
• Mississippi APRN license or eligible for Mississippi APRN license. Must have national certification as PNP (pediatric) or FNP (family).
• Knowledge of APRN procedures and protocols; strong communication and collaboration with physicians.

Responsibilities

• Completes health assessments in a pediatric area (patient histories and physical exams).
• Orders, collects, and interprets relevant laboratory and other diagnostic tests.
• Formulates and implements comprehensive patient care plans in a pediatric area based on patient assessments.
• Plans include education, prescriptions, additional lab and diagnostic testing, and therapies.
• Ensures complete documentation of patient assessments and care provided.
• Coaches and mentors other nurse practitioners.
• Functions as expert/resource to nursing staff in the pediatric area.
• Serves on nursing committees or project teams to improve patient care.

Skills

APRN practice

Pediatric NP

Family NP

Verbal communication

Education

NP certification

Mississippi APRN license

Job description

Location/s: Main Campus Jackson

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner-Surgery

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):

Job Posting Date: 09/29/2026

Job Summary

To manage and provide patient medical care and promotes patient health and wellness by assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing and evaluating appropriate patient care in collaboration with a physician and in accordance with UMMC, state, and federal requirements and guidelines. To perform job duties in accordance with the medical center's purpose.

Education & Experience

Graduate of an approved Nurse Practitioner program and hold national certification as a Pediatric or Family NP.

Certifications, Licenses or Registration required

Mississippi APRN license or eligible for Mississippi APRN license. Must have national certification as PNP (pediatric) or FNP (family).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of APRN procedures and protocols. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Knowledge and understanding of MS Board of Nursing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Completes health assessments in a pediatric area (patient histories and physical exams).
• Orders, collects, and interprets relevant laboratory and other diagnostic tests.
• Formulates and implements comprehensive patient care plans in a pediatric area based on patient assessments.
• Plans include, but are not limited to patient and family education, prescriptions, additional lab and diagnostic testing, and therapies.
• Ensures complete documentation of patient assessments, patient care plans, and care provided.
• Coaches and mentors other newer nurse practitioners.
• Functions as expert/resource to nursing staff in the pediatric area.
• Serves on at least one nursing council, hospital, or medical center committee, task force, or project team to improve patient care or work area.
• Demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, frequent exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, frequent working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, constant activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, constant bending, frequent lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, frequent climbing, occasional crawling, frequent crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, occasional sitting, constant standing, frequent twisting, and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type: Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: Yes

Pay Class: Salary

FTE %: 100

Work Shift:

Benefits Eligibility: Grant Funded:

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

UMMC is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), disability, age, sex (as that term is defined in applicable laws such as 45 CFR § 92.101(a)(2) and binding court decisions), religion, genetic information, veteran’s status and any other status protected by applicable law.

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