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Company: North Mississippi Health Services
Location: Tupelo
Posted on: November 15, 2024

Job Description:

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, required North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-000 ASZ. Posted job title: Np- Ft, Days, Diabetes Treatment Center About North Mississippi Health Services At 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.

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