Job Description

Nurse Practitioner-NMHS

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Job ID: 000E57
Winfield, AL
Providers - Outpatient Wound Care
Full Time - Variable

Posting Description

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At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to "continuously improve the health of the people of our region." We aim to "provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America." We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people who form incredible connections with our patients and families.



We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you unique--your talents, perspectives, and passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. You know what connected feels like when you are part of our team.



#WhatConnectsYou

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JOB SUMMARY

The Nurse Practitioner at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients in clinic and acute care settings while adhering to established standards and protocols. This position is responsible for providing patient education, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring clinical competence through continuing education. The Nurse Practitioner must demonstrate leadership skills to work independently, exercise professional judgment, and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, patients, and families while ensuring high-quality and cost-efficient patient care.

JOB

FUNCTIONS

Patient Care:


Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients in the clinic setting and/or acute care setting according to the scope of practice outlined by the Board of Nursing, approved protocols, national standards of practice and as directed by the physician preceptor.
Patient Education:
Provides patients/families 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 and stays abreast of changes in medical management by participating in a variety of health care education activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Master's Degree in nursing with appropriate licensure as a Nurse Practitioner. Required

Licenses and Certifications

Work Experience

1-3 years

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Maintains and enhances knowledge and skills in current technology and practice to provide care to appropriate population. This position has primary responsibility for a wide variety of patient care activities. The incumbent must have the ability to work without close supervision, exercise independent judgment in a professional area, organize multiple tasks and maintain control of work flow. The incumbent is expected to display professional demeanor at all times. The incumbent should also promote harmonious, cooperative working relationships with clinic personnel, physicians, patients, families and others. Maintaining confidentiality of patient information is essential.

Physical Demands

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Standing

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Frequently

Walking

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Frequently

Sitting

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Occassionally

Lifting/Carrying

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Occassionally 100 lbs

Pushing/Pulling

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Frequently

Climbing

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Rarely

Balancing

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Occassionally

Stooping/Kneeling/Bending

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Occassionally

Reaching/Over Head Work

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Occassionally

Grasping

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Frequently

Speaking

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Constantly

Hearing

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Constantly

Repetitive Motions

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Constantly

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations

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Frequently

Benefits

A

vailable
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

Requirements

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The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description.
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Licenses

You must have the following licenses to apply:

Nurse Practitioner License


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Education

You must have the following education to apply:

Masters of Nursing

You must have a Masters or higher