RN-Nurse Practitioner

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Calhoun City (MS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to treat and manage patient health problems and collaborate with healthcare professionals across diverse settings. The role involves autonomous practice and research, with responsibilities in assessment, diagnosis, and illness management.

The position emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and ongoing professional development within a patient-centered care model.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in nursing (NP) required.
• RN license required.
• Current certification - nurse practitioner; eligible for or hold certificate of fitness/prescription privileges.

Responsibilities

• Develops a plan of care within scope of practice of the nurse practitioner using protocols.
• Uses prescriptive authority, referrals, treatments per state/federal laws.
• Enhances quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Interacts with and contributes to peers' professional development.
• Provides clinical leadership.
• Supports lifelong learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Computer literate

Education

Masters or Doctoral degree in Nursing (NP)

Job description

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

• #N/A

Education

Minimum Required

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

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literate.

Licensure

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

Minimum Required

• RN