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University of Mississippi Medical Center

Academic medical center

Nurse Practitioner

Advanced Practice ProvidersConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeGreenwood, MS, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master's degree or higher in Nursing is required; candidates actively pursuing the degree may apply if they will meet all minimum requirements within six months and satisfy them before starting work.
  • A Mississippi Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license and national certification applicable to the area of practice are required; candidates actively pursuing licensure may apply if they will meet all minimum requirements within six months and satisfy them before starting work.
  • Knowledge of nursing care procedures and protocols.
  • Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge and understanding of computer systems, tools, and programs.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and provide patient medical care by assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating appropriate patient care in collaboration with a physician and in accordance with University of Mississippi Medical Center, state, and federal requirements and guidelines.
  • Complete health assessments, including patient histories and physical exams.
  • Order, collect, and interpret relevant laboratory and other diagnostic tests.
  • Formulate and implement comprehensive patient care plans based on patient assessments, including patient and family education, prescriptions, additional laboratory and diagnostic testing, and therapies.
  • Ensure complete documentation of patient assessments, patient care plans, and care provided.
  • Serve as educator and mentor to graduate nursing students and newly hired advanced practice providers.
  • Function as an expert and resource to nursing staff in the area of specialty.
  • Serve on at least one nursing council, hospital or medical center committee, task force, or project team to improve patient care or the work area.
  • Direct management of patient care on a designated patient care unit.
  • Direct overall operations of a designated patient care unit, including making rounds, interviewing patients, and collaborating with physicians and other health care team members to ensure optimum patient care.
  • Identify, establish, direct, evaluate, and report clinic- or unit-based quality improvement activities to enhance clinical care delivery.
  • Demonstrate core standards of exceptional customer service.
  • Perform duties in accordance with the medical center's purpose.

About the Company

University of Mississippi Medical Center is Mississippi’s public academic medical center and health-sciences university. The institution operates hospitals, clinics, professional schools, research programs, and statewide health initiatives. It serves patients, students, families, clinicians, researchers, and communities throughout Mississippi. Its operating model centers on clinical care integrated with education, research, public service, and centralized university operations. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, research, education, technology, facilities, and administration. Work depends on coordination among clinical, operational, technical, and support teams across its care settings and communities.

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