Surgical Nurse Practitioner, Neurosurgery
- North Mississippi Health Services
- Tupelo, MS, USA
- Aug 04, 2026
Job Description
Posting Description
We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.
JOB SUMMARY
The Surgical Nurse Practitioner at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating surgical patients while adhering to established standards and protocols. This role requires a diverse set of skills and abilities to effectively support trauma surgeons and medical teams during critical procedures, ability to think and act swiftly in high-pressure situations, understanding of trauma care protocols and procedures, and the capacity to remain calm and composed in stressful and emotionally charged environments. These abilities are essential for ensuring the highest level of care and support in a Tier 2 trauma setting.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Patient Care:
- Assesses, diagnoses, and treats surgical patients 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.
- Remains on call and works night, evening, weekend, and holiday rotation as business needs dictate.
- Functions similarly to a physician in their assigned area in the absence of such profssional.
- Complex and simple wound closure. Wound vac management: application and removal and appropriate ordering of devices
- First and second assist in OR
- Clinic visits for seeing post op follow-ups, ER follow-ups, and new patient referrals
Patient Education: - Provides patients and/or family members with education related to the disease process, health, and wellness
- Performs pre and post op rounds
- Write progress notes and discharge summaries
- 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
- Viewing and interpreting xrays, CT scans, and MRIs
- Ordering and interpreting labs
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
Master's Degree Nursing. Required
Licenses and Certifications
AANP - American Association Of Nurse Practitioners CRNFA - Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant
Work Experience
1-3 years. Minimum of 3 years clinical experience as an RN. Preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication Maintains working knowledge of skills and current technology Interaction with a patient population of all ages ranging from neonates to geriatrics Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients in the clinic setting Ability to work without close supervision Must be able to organize multiple tasks Must maintain control of workflow Must maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA guidelines and regulations Accurate diagnosis and treatment of patient conditions Staying abreast of health care system changes Providing quality care in the most cost efficient manner Staying abreast of current trends in medical management Patient care activities within scope of practice and as directed by physician preceptor
Physical Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Standing. Frequently Walking. Frequently Sitting. Occassionally Lifting/Carrying. Occassionally 100 lbs Pushing/Pulling. Frequently Climbing. Rarely Balancing. Occassionally Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Occassionally Reaching/Over Head Work. Occassionally Grasping. Frequently Speaking. Constantly Hearing. Constantly Repetitive Motions. Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently
Benefits A****vailable Continuing Education 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance Wellness Programs and Incentives Referral Bonuses Employee Assistance Program Medical Benefits Dental Benefits Vision Benefits License + Certification Reimbursement Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Employee Discount Program Other: Early Access to Earned Wages Tuition Assistance Relocation Assistance Paid Time Away Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers
Schedule
North Mississippi Health Services (NMHS) is a diversified regional health care organization serving 24 counties in north Mississippi and northwest Alabama and is one of the largest employers in Mississippi with over 6,900 employees. NMHS covers a broad range of acute diagnostic and therapeutic services offered through North Mississippi Medical Center (NMMC) in Tupelo, Community Hospital System, and North Mississippi Medical Clinics. NMHS strives to improve the health for people in this region by providing conveniently accessible and cost-effective healthcare of the highest quality.
