What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Nurse Practitioner- Clinic position at Simpson General Hospital?
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Job title:
- Nurse Practitioner
Work Location:
- SGH Medical Clinic
Reports to:
- Chief of Staff/Clinic Director
Job Type:
- Full Time
Experience
- Two (2) years of Clinical nursing experience is preferred.
Education:
- Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner Program (Master's Degree).
Schedule:
- Monday - Friday
Position Summary:
A Nurse Practitioner offer autonomous nursing care to patients in a clinical setting. Primary duties include advising patients on medical and nursing needs, assessing patients in their care and providing them with treatment plans and health education.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Under the direction of the clinic physician(s), the Nurse practitioner performs clinical assessment and management of assigned patients' continuum of care.
- Carrying out clinical examination of patients in their care.
- Performing diagnosis based on their assessment of the patient.
Taking specimen (blood, urine, etc.) samples and ordering tests samples. - creating short or long-term treatment plans and prescribing medications based on test findings.
- Performing routine medical procedures.
- Performing periodic evaluations of their patients and referring them to specialists as necessary.
- Provide general and preventative care.
- Renders services within the scope of practice by the Mississippi Board of Nursing and clinic protocols.
- Subject to irregular hours.
- May be required to wear personal protective equipment as directed.
- Follow infection control and isolation guidelines.
- Adhere to all hospital policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
License and Certification(s):
- Current Mississippi Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner licensure is required.
- Prescribing privileges through Mississippi Board of Nursing and Drug Enforcement Agency.
- BLS is required.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff
- Basic computer skills
- Professional, friendly attitude
- Excellent bedside manner
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures
- Working knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations
- Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Responsible and compassionate
- Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
- Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
- Conducts clinical hourly rounding
Physical Requirements:
The Nurse Practitioner must have the ability to move around freely, walk and stand for long periods of time; use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired; use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls; bend or twist their body; understand the speech of another person and speak clearly so listeners can understand; and see details of objects that are less than a few feet away and at a distance.
