What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist position at North Mississippi Health Services?
Job Description
North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist for a job in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty : Hospitalist
- Discipline : Nurse Practitioner
- Duration : Ongoing
- Employment Type : Staff
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 :
Patient Education :
Documentation :
Continuing Education :
Regulation :
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Education Level
Education Details
Required / Preferred
Master's Degree
Nursing
Required
Nursing
Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
Licenses and Certifications
Licenses and Certifications Details
Time Frame
Required /
Preferred
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and / or Compact State Licensure
Upon Hire
Required
Work Experience
Number of Years
Work Experience Details
Required /
Preferred
1-3 years
clinical experience as an RN
Preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Required / Preferred
Proficiency
Excellent written and verbal communication
Required
N / A
Maintains working knowledge of skills and current technology
Required
N / A
Interaction with a patient population of all ages ranging from neonates to geriatrics
Required
N / A
Ability to work without close supervision
Required
N / A
Ability to exercise independent judgment in a professional area
Required
N / A
Must be able to organize multiple tasks
Required
N / A
Must maintain control of work flow
Required
N / A
Staying abreast of health care system changes
Required
N / A
Current knowledge and understanding of laws and regulations affecting scope of practice
Required
N / A
Providing quality care in the most cost efficient manner
Required
N / A
Patient care activities within scope of practice and as directed by physician preceptor
Required
N / A
Accurate diagnosis and treatment of patient conditions
Required
N / A
SCOPE
Freedom To Act : Problem Solving :
Impact :
Financial Responsibility :
Budget Responsibility
North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-000BYY. Posted job title : Nurse Practitioner-Inpt Hospitalist, FT, Days, Neurosurgery
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.
