RN-Nurse Practitioner

Baptist; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist is looking for an autonomous nurse practitioner in Meridian, Mississippi, to collaboratively treat and manage patient health problems. You will perform comprehensive assessments and provide leadership in clinical settings, ensuring quality care through detailed planning.

The ideal candidate will possess either a Master’s or Doctoral degree in nursing and hold current RN certification. Skills in technological proficiency and the ability to enhance nursing practice are essential.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a nurse practitioner with prescription privileges.
• Registered Nurse (RN) certification.
• Masters or Doctoral degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Develops a plan of care within the scope of practice.
• Uses prescriptive authority in accordance with laws.
• Enhances quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Provides clinical leadership and supports lifelong learning.

Skills

Computer literacy

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 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

Education (Minimum Required)

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

Special Skills (Minimum Required)

• Computer literate.

Licensure (Minimum Required)

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