Nurse Practitioner - Walk-In Physician Clinics - Days - FT

• Provides patient care services including the management various acute and chronic episodic problems within a fast-paced environment as allowed by scope of practice
  • Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant and appropriate for age, gender and clinical problem
  • Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interprets the results
  • Perform minor surgical procedures including laceration repair, incision and drainage and foreign body removal
  • Perform splinting and casting for minor orthopedic injuries
  • Institutes care that might be required to stabilize a patient’s condition in an emergency or potentially life-threatening situation
  • Develops, implements, evaluates and alters the plan of care as needed; Collaborate with supervising physicians concerning patient care as appropriate
  • Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities
  • Evaluates patient medication regimen and prescribes pharmacological agents as allowed by Federal and State laws and authorized by licensing entity
  • Demonstrates proficiency in procedural skills pertinent to practice area
  • Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in patients’ medical record
  • Correctly perform advanced procedures as allowed by state nurse practice act
• Communicates patient/family health care needs as appropriate for continuance of care
  • Communicates and interacts with patients, families, and visitors of all age groups
  • Identifies expected patient outcomes in collaboration with patient, family, and other professionals
  • Identifies risk factors and provides health teaching and discharge planning for primary and secondary prevention
  • Serves as a resource for patients, families, and staff
• Provides ongoing identification of best practices and implementation of those changes than lead to improved outcomes and greater effectiveness
  • Functions as a consultant and change agent for practice issues and quality improvement activities
  • Provides ongoing assessment and facilitation of Core Measure compliance, Joint Commission, and performance improvement efforts and implementation of appropriate changes
  • Contribute to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others upon request
  • Critically evaluate and modify existing practice based upon current research findings

Memorial Health System has been dedicated to healing, inspiring, and transforming the health of our community since 1946. With multiple hospital facilities, outpatient surgery locations and diagnostic centers, more than 100 Physician Clinics, and post-acute services including skilled nursing, you can find your fit at Memorial.

When you join our team, you join more than 5,000 individuals committed to exceptional care. We offer several of the region’s most comprehensive clinical programs and medical specialties unique to the Coast, including a Level III Neonatal ICU, state-designated Level II Trauma Center, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, and Mississippi’s first nationally-certified Primary Stroke Center.

At Memorial, you are valued. We know that our increasingly diverse communities need healthcare professionals that reflect their different cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and values. We acknowledge the uniqueness of all individuals, their commonalities as well as differences, all of which have shaped their lives in meaningful ways.

The development of our team members is integral to the patient care we provide. Grow your skills, and grow with Memorial.

Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.