NP- Inpatient Hospitalist- Acute Care Trauma

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**: * Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients in the hospital setting according to the scope of practice outlined by the Board of Nursing, approved protocols, and national standards of practice as directed by the physician preceptor. **Patient Education:** * Provides patients and/or family members with education related to the disease process, health, and wellness * Serves as a resource for community agencies as appropriate **Documentation:** * Ensures timely and accurate documentation of patient status and patient care activities including treatments, procedures, and medications prescribed **Continuing Education:** * Ensures clinical competence * Stays abreast of changes in medical management * Participates in a variety of health care education activities **Regulation**: * Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines * Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues
QUALIFICATIONS Education Education Level Education Details Required/Preferred Master's Degree Nursing Required
PhD 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

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