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.

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Job Summary

The Nurse Practitioner at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for delivering high-quality patient care in clinic and long-term care settings under the direction of a physician preceptor. This role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients while providing education on health, disease processes, and wellness to patients and their families. The Nurse Practitioner must demonstrate strong clinical competence, effective communication skills, and the ability to work independently while adhering to established standards and regulations.

Job Functions

Patient Care:

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

Patient Education

• Provides patients and/or family members 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.
• Stays abreast of changes in medical management.
• Participates in a variety of health care education activities.