Posting Description

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Job Summary

The Nurse Practitioner at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients in clinic and acute care settings while adhering to established standards and protocols. This position is responsible for providing patient education, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring clinical competence through continuing education. The Nurse Practitioner must demonstrate leadership skills to work independently, exercise professional judgment, and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, patients, and families while ensuring high-quality and cost-efficient patient care.

Job Functions

Patient Care:

• Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients in the clinic setting and/or acute care setting according to the scope of practice outlined by the Board of Nursing, approved protocols, national standards of practice and as directed by the physician preceptor.
  
  

Patient Education

• Provides patients/families with education related to the disease process, health, and wellness. Serves as a resource for community agencies as appropriate.
  
  

Documentation

• Ensures timely and accurate documentation of patient status and patient care activities including treatments, procedures and medications prescribed.
  
  

Continuing Education

• Ensures clinical competence and stays abreast of changes in medical management by participating in a variety of health care education activities.