RN-Nurse Practitioner

Baptist; Yazoo City (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Yazoo City, MS is seeking a nurse practitioner to autonomously treat patients within primary care settings and collaborate with health care professionals. The role involves complex assessments, care planning, and acting as a patient advocate across diverse communities.

The position requires NP certification (MS/Doctorate) and active RN licensure, with at least one year of NP experience in primary care. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team is expected.

Qualifications

• 1 year clinical experience functioning in the nurse practitioner role in a primary care setting.
• Masters or Doctoral NP degree required.
• Current certification as a nurse practitioner with eligibility for prescribing.
• RN licensure is required.

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 lifelong learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Masters or Doctoral NP degree

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

Minimum Required

• 1 year clinical experience functioning in the nurse practitioner role in a primary care setting

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