RN-Nurse Practitioner- BCC Oxford

Baptist; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Mississippi seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide autonomous and collaborative care, manage patient health problems, and serve as researcher, consultant, and advocate across settings. Performs comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and manages illnesses in line with protocols.

The role emphasizes prescriptive authority, leadership in clinical teams, ongoing professional development, and commitment to patient-centered care in diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral level as a nurse practitioner.
• Current certification as a nurse practitioner is required.
• Eligible for prescriptive privileges.

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

Master's 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

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