Nurse Practitioner-Surgery

Job Summary

To manage and provide patient medical care and promotes patient health and wellness by assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing and evaluating appropriate patient care in collaboration with a physician and in accordance with UMMC, state, and federal requirements and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Completes health assessments in a pediatric area (patient histories and physical exams).
• Orders, collects, and interprets relevant laboratory and other diagnostic tests.
• Formulates and implements comprehensive patient care plans in a pediatric area based on patient assessments.
• Ensures complete documentation of patient assessments, patient care plans, and care provided.
• Coaches and mentors other newer nurse practitioners.
• Serves on at least one nursing council, hospital, or medical center committee, task force, or project team to improve patient care or work area.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Nurse Practitioner program and hold national certification as a Pediatric or Family NP.
• Certifications, Licenses or Registration required: Mississippi APRN license or eligible for Mississippi APRN license. Must have national certification as PNP (pediatric) or FNP (family).

Qualifications

• Knowledge of APRN procedures and protocols.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of MS Board of Nursing regulations.

Skills

• Knowledgeable about APRN procedures and protocols.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of MS Board of Nursing regulations.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Salary FTE %: 100

Schedule

Full time