Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice - $46+ per hour

Company: North Mississippi Health Services
Location: Tupelo
Posted on: February 12, 2025

Job Description:

Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice - $46+ per hour at North Mississippi Health Services summary:
The Nurse Practitioner in Family Practice at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients in both Clinic and Long-Term Care settings. This role emphasizes patient education and ensuring accurate documentation of patient care activities. Candidates should possess a Master's Degree in Nursing, be licensed in the state, and have excellent communication skills while maintaining clinical competence.
North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Family Practice for a job in Tupelo, Mississippi.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Family Practice
• Discipline: Nurse Practitioner
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff
  **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
  
  **Requirements:**
  
  * Master's Degree in Nursing required; Doctorate Degree preferred
  * Licensed in State as a Nurse Practitioner; required
  * Minimum of 2 years clinical experience as an RN preferred
  * Excellent written and verbal communication required
  * Maintains working knowledge of skills and current technology; required
  * Interaction with a patient population of all ages ranging from neonates to geriatrics, requiredNorth Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-000BT0. Posted job title: Nurse Practitioner- FT, Days, RheumatologyAbout North Mississippi Health ServicesAt North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the "you" you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you - your talents, your perspectives and your passions - and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We're committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate "why" - our patients.With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women's and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.
  
  Keywords:
  Nurse Practitioner, Family Practice, Patient Care, Healthcare, Clinical Experience, Nursing License, Patient Education, Documentation, Continuing Education, Health Services
  

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