What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at St. Joseph Hospice?
St. Joseph Hospice is seeking an experienced Part-Time/PRN Nurse Practitioner to join our hospice healthcare team in the Hattiesburg, MS area.
An excellent compensation package being offered to the selected candidate including competitive pay, free CEU online accreditation courses, and a real opportunity to grow!
Essential daily duties include:
- Provide primary medical care and palliative care for chronic and acute illnesses to patients who are home-bound or have difficulty traveling to a physicians office
- Provide physical exams, diagnose and treat acute and chronic diseases
- Interpret laboratory and test results
- Prescribe and manage medications and other therapies all with an emphasis on health maintenance and disease prevention
Qualifications:
- Current Mississippi license required
- Two or more years as a Nurse Practitioner
- Excellent communication skills
- Problem-solving skills and ability to deal with a variety of situations
- Hospice or Palliative care experience preferred
- Experience EMR preferred
Join our patient care team today!
Only candidates with appropriate experience will be considered. All others need not apply. EOE.
