Nurse Practitioner, Cardiovascular Services

Job Summary

The ADVANCED PRACTICE CLINICIAN- AWAITING PRIVILEGES (APC) 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 APC must demonstrate strong clinical competence, effective communication skills, and the ability to work independently while adhering to established standards and regulations.

• 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.

• Master's Degree in health-related or science field. Required.
• Doctorate Degree. Preferred.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• 1-3 years of work experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication required.
• Maintains working knowledge of skills and current technology.
• Interaction with a patient population of all ages ranging from neonates to geriatrics.
• Responsibility for assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients in the clinic setting.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in a professional area.
• Must be able to organize multiple tasks.
• Must maintain control of workflow.
• Extensive contact with patients, physicians, clinic personnel, family members and others.
• Professional demeanor at all times.
• Positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and public.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA guidelines and regulations.

• Standing - frequently.
• Walking - frequently.
• Sitting - occasionally.
• Lifting/Carrying - occasionally 100 lb.
• Pushing/Pulling - frequently.
• Climbing - rarely.
• Balancing - occasionally.
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending - occasionally.
• Reaching/Overhead Work - occasionally.
• Grasping - frequently.
• Speaking - constantly.
• Hearing - constantly.
• Repetitive Motions - constantly.
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations - frequently.

• 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 Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits License + Certification Reimbursement
• Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• Other:
• Early Access to Earned Wages
• Tuition Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Paid Time Away
• Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers