RN-Nurse Practitioner

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Jackson, Mississippi, is seeking a qualified nurse practitioner to autonomously treat and manage patients' health problems in collaboration with other health professionals. The role involves comprehensive assessments, diagnosis, and management of illness, ensuring quality patient care while developing care plans.

Candidates should have a Masters or Doctoral level nursing education and be computer literate. Responsibilities include enhancing nursing practice quality, providing clinical leadership, and supporting ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum required education: Either a Masters or Doctoral level as a nurse practitioner.
• Current certification as a nurse practitioner, eligible for prescription privileges.
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.

Responsibilities

• Develop a plan of care within scope of practice while ensuring quality patient care.
• Use prescriptive authority and treatments in accordance with regulations.
• Enhance quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Interact with peers and contribute to their professional development.
• Provide clinical leadership.
• Support lifelong learning.
• Complete assigned goals.

Skills

Computer literate

Education

Masters or Doctoral level as a nurse practitioner

Job description

Job Summary

Practices autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals to treat and manage patients' 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

• Develop a plan of care within scope of practice of the nurse practitioner utilizing written protocols to ensure quality patient care.
• Use prescriptive authority, procedures, referrals, treatments, and theories in accordance with state/federal laws and regulations.
• Enhance quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Interact with and contribute to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
• Provide clinical leadership.
• Support lifelong learning.
• Complete assigned goals.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Minimum Required: Either a Masters or Doctoral level as a nurse practitioner.

Skills: Minimum Required: Computer literate.

Licensure:

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