Nurse Practitioner-NMHS

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.

• 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.
• Provides patients/families with education related to the disease process, health, and wellness. Serves as a resource for community agencies as appropriate.
• Ensures timely and accurate documentation of patient status and patient care activities including treatments, procedures and medications prescribed.
• Ensures clinical competence and stays abreast of changes in medical management by participating in a variety of health care education activities.

• Education
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  Master’s Degree in nursing with appropriate licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Licenses and Certifications
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  Appropriate licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (required).
• Work Experience
  : 1–3 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Knowledge,
  
  Skills and Abilities
  
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  Maintains and enhances knowledge and skills in current technology and practice; works without close supervision; organizes multiple tasks; maintains professional demeanor; promotes harmonious working relationships; maintains confidentiality of patient information.

Standing, walking, and speaking are frequently required. Sitting is occasionally required. Lifting/carrying occasionally 100 lbs. Pushing/pulling frequently. Climbing rarely. Balancing occasionally. Stooping/kneeling/bending occasionally. Reaching/overhead work occasionally. Grasping frequently. Hearing, speaking, eye/hand/foot coordination, and repetitive motions are performed constantly.

• Continuing Education
• 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
• Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• License + Certification Reimbursement
• Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• Early Access to Earned Wages
• Tuition Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Paid Time Away
• Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers