What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative Inc?
Job Summary:
The Nurse Practitioner provides healthcare services consistent with acquired education, and in keeping with the Mississippi Nurse Practice Act. Also, demonstrates knowledge and skills to appropriately communicate and interact with the staff, patients, families and visitors of all age groups, while being sensitive to their cultural and religious beliefs.
Job Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate knowledge, expertise and confidence to seek assistance from the physician in decisions, when necessary
- Demonstrate an awareness of patient wait times
- Maintain accurate clinical records in a timely manner
- Maintain patient confidentiality
- Maintain patient privacy during exams
- Adheres to the organizations productivity standards
- Facilitate patient flow through the center
- Prioritizes delivery of care according to the individual needs of the patient
- Recognizes and accommodates patient's financial situation when ordering test or procedures
- Demonstrate an attitude with regard to patients as one of respect, honesty, caring and professionalism at all times
- Provide appropriate follow-up according to a patient's condition
- Recognize cultural differences in the delivery of patient care
- Demonstrate an ability to work as a member of the health care team
- Interact with appropriate personnel from the hospitals and other agencies in a professional manner
- Provide accurate and appropriate information to others when requested
- Participate in quality assurance process
- Adhere to the proper enforcement of CLIA and OSHA requirements
- Rotate to provide service at other clinics as needed
- Maintain licensure and certification as required by the job description
- Attend continuing education and in-service training meetings
- Demonstrate professionalism at all times when representing the organization
- Cooperatively with administration to facilitate practice regulations and policies
- Communicate with the clinic staff appropriately
- Maintain prompt and regular attendance
- Verify timecard at the end of each pay period
- Performs related work, as assigned
- Adhere to the internet, electronic mail and computer policies
Job Requirements:
- Registered Nurse who is currently licensed to practice in the State of Mississippi
- Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner program and licensed by the State of Mississippi with an approved protocol
- Registered as an Advanced Practice Nurse and Registered Nurse by the Mississippi Board of Nursing
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association
- Provider skills are maintained by attending continuing education meetings as required by the Mississippi Board of Nursing
- Maintain accurate clinical records, both written and electronic, in a timely manner
- Provide primary health care services in accordance with accepted standards of care and approved protocols
- Exercise best clinical judgment in the provision of care
- Consult with appropriate provider in those areas of medical practice which requires special judgment, consultation or individual discretion
- Report any events or circumstances which hinders delivery of quality health care
- Participates in community service activities
Physical and Other Requirements:
- Capable of performing a complete history and physical
- Must occasionally kneel, twist, have ability to grasp firmly, lift and carry, push and pull in excess of 10 lbs
