Rural ER Nurse Practitioner - Impactful Emergency Care

Simpson General Hospital; Mendenhall (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson General Hospital is seeking an experienced Emergency Department Nurse Practitioner to join the rural ED team in Mendenhall, MS. The NP will provide comprehensive care in a fast-paced setting, collaborating with emergency physicians and the healthcare team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.

The role requires an accredited NP master's or higher, MS license, prescriptive authority, DEA registration, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS with telemedicine certification.

Qualifications

• The NP must have graduated from an accredited NP program with a Master's or higher.
• Mississippi NP license (Family, Adult, or Acute Care) is required.
• Prescriptive authority via the Mississippi Board of Nursing.
• DEA registration is required.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Telemed certification is preferred.
• Minimum two years of Emergency Department experience.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency department assessments and management of assigned patients.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute illnesses and injuries.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications within scope of practice.
• Coordinate patient care and referrals as appropriate.
• Collaborate with physicians, hospitalists, nursing staff, and ancillary departments.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation and participate in quality initiatives.

Skills

Emergency Department experience

Critical-thinking

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree or higher in NP program

Job description

Simpson General Hospital is seeking an experienced Emergency Department Nurse Practitioner to join the rural ED team in Mendenhall, MS. The NP will provide comprehensive care in a fast-paced setting, collaborating with emergency physicians and the healthcare team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.

The role requires an accredited NP master's or higher, MS license, prescriptive authority, DEA registration, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS with telemedicine certification.