Pediatric Critical Care NP — Lead Patient Care (FT/PT)

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

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson seeks a Pediatric Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (FT/PT) to manage patient care in collaboration with physicians, focusing on critical care for neonates and children. You will perform assessments, orders, and care plans, and mentor newer NPs.

Requirements include graduate NP program, Mississippi APRN license or eligibility, and certification within the state.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Nurse Practitioner program.
• Mississippi APRN license or eligibility.
• Mississippi APRN certification within hire timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Completes health assessments (histories and physical exams).
• Orders and interprets relevant labs and diagnostic tests.
• Develops and implements comprehensive patient care plans.
• Plans include education, prescriptions, additional testing, and therapies.
• Ensures thorough documentation of patient assessments and care plans.
• Coaches and mentors other NPs.

Skills

Nursing care procedures

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate NP program

Mississippi APRN license

Mississippi APRN certification eligibility

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson seeks a Pediatric Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (FT/PT) to manage patient care in collaboration with physicians, focusing on critical care for neonates and children. You will perform assessments, orders, and care plans, and mentor newer NPs.

Requirements include graduate NP program, Mississippi APRN license or eligibility, and certification within the state.