Surgical Nurse Practitioner, Neurosurgery

Surgical Nurse Practitioner, Neurosurgery

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PRN - Evening

The Surgical Nurse Practitioner at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating surgical patients while adhering to established standards and protocols. This role requires a diverse set of skills and abilities to effectively support trauma surgeons and medical teams during critical procedures, ability to think and act swiftly in high-pressure situations, understanding of trauma care protocols and procedures, and the capacity to remain calm and composed in stressful and emotionally charged environments.

These abilities are essential for ensuring the highest level of care and support in a Tier 2 trauma setting.

• Assesses, diagnoses, and treats surgical patients 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.
• Remains on call and works night, evening, weekend, and holiday rotation as business needs dictate.
• Functions similarly to a physician in their assigned area in the absence of such professional.
• Complex and simple wound closure. Wound vac management: application and removal and appropriate ordering of devices.
• First and second assist in OR.
• Clinic visits for seeing post‑op follow‑ups, ER follow‑ups, and new patient referrals.

• Provides patients and/or family members with education related to the disease process, health, and wellness.
• Performs pre and post‑op rounds.
• Write progress notes and discharge summaries.
• 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.
• Viewing and interpreting xrays, CT scans, and MRIs.
• Ordering and interpreting labs.

• Ensures clinical competence.
• Stays abreast of changes in medical management.
• Participates in a variety of health care education activities.

• Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.
• Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues.

• Standing – Frequently.
• Walking – Frequently.
• Sitting – Occasionally.
• Lifting/Carrying – Occasionally 100 lbs.
• Pushing/Pulling – Frequently.
• Climbing – Rarely.
• Balancing – Occasionally.
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending – Occasionally.
• Reaching/Over Head Work – Occasionally.
• Grasping – Frequently.
• Speaking – Constantly.
• Hearing – Constantly.
• Repetitive Motions – Constantly.
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations – Frequently.

• Education: Master's Degree Nursing. Required.
• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  AANP – American Association Of Nurse Practitioners; CRNFA – Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant.
• Work Experience: 1‑3 years. Minimum of 3 years clinical experience as an RN. Preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Maintains working knowledge of skills and current technology.
• Interaction with a patient population of all ages ranging from neonates to geriatrics.
• Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients in the clinic setting.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Must be able to organize multiple tasks.
• Must maintain control of workflow.
• Must maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
• Accurate diagnosis and treatment of patient conditions.
• Staying abreast of health care system changes.
• Providing quality care in the most cost efficient manner.
• Staying abreast of current trends in medical management.
• Patient care activities within scope of practice and as directed by physician preceptor.

• Continuing Education.
• 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions.
• Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance.
• Wellness Programs and Incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Medical 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.