Provider-Advanced Practice Critical Care - Memphis Lung Foundation Southaven

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Mississippi is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to assess, diagnose, and manage patient health in collaboration with physicians and other providers. This role emphasizes autonomous practice under protocols to ensure quality care across settings.

The position requires NP certification, RN licensure, and strong computer literacy. You will contribute to professional development, provide clinical leadership, and pursue lifelong learning within a team-oriented

Qualifications

• Must have masters or doctoral level nurse practitioner degree.
• Current NP certification and eligible for prescription privileges.
• RN licensure required.
• Computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Develops a plan of care within scope of practice of the nurse practitioner utilizing written protocols to ensure quality patient care.
• Uses prescriptive authority, procedures, referrals, treatments, and theories in accordance with state/federal laws and regulations.
• Enhances quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
• Provides clinical leadership.
• Supports life long learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Computer literate

Education

MSN or DNP

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

Practices autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals to treat and manage patient's health problems and serve in various settings as researchers, consultants, and patient advocates for individuals, families, groups, and communities. Performs comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and manages illness and disease. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Develops a plan of care within scope of practice of the nurse practitioner utilizing written protocols to ensure quality patient care.
• Uses prescriptive authority, procedures, referrals, treatments, and theories in accordance with state/federal laws and regulations.
• Enhances quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
• Provides clinical leadership.
• Supports life long learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

• Either a Masters or Doctoral level as a nurse practitioner.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literate.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

• Current certification - nurse practitioner. Eligible for or have certificate of fitness/prescription privileges.

Minimum Required

• RN

Preferred/Desired