28 population health nurse jobs found

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 clinic setting and/or acute care setting according to the scope of practice outlined by the Board of Nursing, approved protocols, national standards of practice and as directed by the physician preceptor. Patient Education:...

Procedure Preparation: Uses procedure preference lists Selects & arranges supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures Maintains sterile set for operation(s) Surgeon Assistant: Assists surgeon(s) by performing supervised (R.N.) duties Primary scrub person Passing instruments, sponges, sutures, catheters, drains and dressings Performs sponge, needle and instrument counts as specified by policy/procedure Assumes care of specimen until turned over to Registered Nurse Patient Advocate: Protects patients from potential injury and contamination of sterile field Communication/Record-Keeping: Restocks supplies Straightens operating room for next use Must be able to take primary call duties for their specialty (as assigned) Education: Attends required in-services, annual review and educational...

JOB SUMMARY The Nurse Practitioner at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for delivering high-quality patient care in clinic and long-term care settings under the direction of a physician preceptor. This role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients while providing education on health, disease processes, and wellness to patients and their families. The Nurse Practitioner must demonstrate strong clinical competence, effective communication skills, and the ability to work independently while adhering to established standards and regulations. JOB FUNCTIONS Patient Care: Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients in the Clinic and/or Long Term Care 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...

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 clinic setting and/or acute care setting according to the scope of practice outlined by the Board of Nursing, approved protocols, national standards of practice and as directed by the physician preceptor. Patient Education:...

Review Activities: Monitors individual cases in relation to established criteria, LOS & patient care guidelines Assures patient is meeting level of care criteria & issues denial of care letters as necessary Intervenes as indicated to promote the timely provision of care & utilization of resources Serves as a resource for physicians & nurses in understanding criteria for continued stay & medical necessity Monitors patient outcomes to evaluate clinical & financial effectiveness Reconciles services rendered with patient benefits & communicates with physicians & 3rd party payers to assure appropriate reimbursement Manages/supervises social work and case management as a team to facilitate discharge planning needs of the patients. Clinical Practice: Collaborates with patient care team to move population along the continuum by effectively planning for continued care as...

JOB SUMMARY The Medical Assistant at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for providing patient care, including escorting patients to exam rooms, conducting interviews, measuring vital signs, performing treatments, and administering medication as directed. The role requires accurate and efficient recordkeeping/documentation, scheduling patient testing and referrals, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines. The Medical Assistant must possess good written and verbal communication skills, excellent organizational abilities, and the flexibility to respond to rapidly changing patient needs. JOB FUNCTIONS Patient Care: Assure smooth, timely patient flow by escorting patients to exam rooms. Interview patient, measure vital signs, and document all information in patient’s chart/electronic health record (EHR). Performs treatments, tests, or procedures. Administers medication as directed....

JOB SUMMARY The Main Unit Surgical Technician at North Mississippi Health Services demands mastery in handling and maintaining surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring they are sterile and ready for use. The technician is responsible for preparing surgical procedures by selecting supplies, instruments, and equipment, performing surgical counts, maintaining sterile techniques, assisting surgeons during procedures, and decontaminating clinical equipment. 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** | | --- | Technical Proficiency: *...

Patient Assessment (Under direction of Anesthesiologist): Performs and documents a pre-admission assessment and evaluation Requests consultations and diagnosis testing Develops and implements an plan of care Patient Care: Selects, orders, and administers anesthesia based on procedure Determines anesthetic technique to be used: general, local, intravenous sedation, etc. Monitors patient during the procedure and recovery process for any adverse effects Recordkeeping: Document medical condition(s) to be aware of for anesthesia Update patient documentation regarding anesthesia accurately and timely Obtains informed consent for anesthesia Customer Service: Provides post-anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care related to anesthesia side effects or complications Requirements: Master’s Degree in Nursing required Graduate form...

JOB SUMMARY The Nurse Practitioner at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients hospital 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. This position is expected to take call as well as work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. The Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist functions at the top of their license in the absence of a physician when necessary. | **JOB** **FUNCTIONS** | | --- | **Patient Care**: * Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients in the hospital setting according to the scope...

The Assistant Nurse Manager at North Mississippi Health Services (NMMC-Tupelo) plays a critical leadership role, overseeing daily clinical operations in the nursing unit. They exhibit effective leadership skills, ensure high-quality patient care, and compliance with regulatory standards. Additionally, the role involves managing staffing levels, supporting staff development, implementing performance improvement projects, and maintaining positive customer relations in a dynamic healthcare environment. As a manager of people, this role is responsible for supervising a team and optimizing operations within a designated department or area, ensuring productivity and effective team management. Competencies for supervisors: * Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. * Customer focus- Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. * Communicates effectively- Developing...

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 clinic setting and/or acute care setting according to the scope of practice outlined by the Board of Nursing, approved protocols, national standards of practice and as directed by the physician preceptor. Patient Education:...

JOB SUMMARY The Main Unit Surgical Technician at North Mississippi Health Services demands mastery in handling and maintaining surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring they are sterile and ready for use. The technician is responsible for preparing surgical procedures by selecting supplies, instruments, and equipment, performing surgical counts, maintaining sterile techniques, assisting surgeons during procedures, and decontaminating clinical equipment. 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** | | --- | Technical Proficiency: *...

Essential Functions: Procedure Preparation: Uses procedure preference lists Selects & arranges supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures Maintains sterile set for operation(s) Surgeon Assistant: Assists surgeon(s) by performing supervised (R.N.) duties Primary scrub person Passing instruments, sponges, sutures, catheters, drains and dressings Performs sponge, needle and instrument counts as specified by policy/procedure Assumes care of specimen until turned over to Registered Nurse Patient Advocate: Protects patients from potential injury and contamination of sterile field Communication/Record-Keeping: Restocks supplies Straightens operating room for next use Must be able to take primary call duties for their specialty (as assigned) Education: Attends required...

Review Activities: monitors individual cases in relation to established criteria, LOS & patient care guidelines assures patient is meeting level of care criteria & issues denial of care letters as necessary intervenes as indicated to promote the timely provision of care & utilization of resources serves as a resource for physicians & nurses in understanding criteria for continued stay & medical necessity monitors patient outcomes to evaluate clinical & financial effectiveness reconciles services rendered with patient benefits & communicates with physicians & 3 rd party payers to assure appropriate reimbursement Clinical Practice: collaborates with patient care team to move population along the continuum by effectively planning for continued care as moving to another level of care to ensure all patient needs are addressed assesses social/emotional factors...

The Assistant Nurse Manager at North Mississippi Health Services (NMMC-Tupelo) plays a critical leadership role, overseeing daily clinical operations in the nursing unit. They exhibit effective leadership skills, ensure high-quality patient care, and compliance with regulatory standards. Additionally, the role involves managing staffing levels, supporting staff development, implementing performance improvement projects, and maintaining positive customer relations in a dynamic healthcare environment. As a manager of people, this role is responsible for supervising a team and optimizing operations within a designated department or area, ensuring productivity and effective team management. Competencies for supervisors: * Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. * Customer focus- Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. * Communicates effectively- Developing...

JOB SUMMARY The Medical Assistant at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for providing patient care, including escorting patients to exam rooms, conducting interviews, measuring vital signs, performing treatments, and administering medication as directed. The role requires accurate and efficient recordkeeping/documentation, scheduling patient testing and referrals, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines. The Medical Assistant must possess good written and verbal communication skills, excellent organizational abilities, and the flexibility to respond to rapidly changing patient needs. JOB FUNCTIONS Patient Care: Assure smooth, timely patient flow by escorting patients to exam rooms. Interview patient, measure vital signs, and document all information in patient’s chart/electronic health record (EHR). Performs treatments, tests, or procedures. Administers medication as directed....

Essential Functions: Procedure Preparation: Uses procedure preference lists Selects & arranges supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures Maintains sterile set for operation(s) Surgeon Assistant: Assists surgeon(s) by performing supervised (R.N.) duties Primary scrub person Passing instruments, sponges, sutures, catheters, drains and dressings Performs sponge, needle and instrument counts as specified by policy/procedure Assumes care of specimen until turned over to Registered Nurse Patient Advocate: Protects patients from potential injury and contamination of sterile field Communication/Record-Keeping: Restocks supplies Straightens operating room for next use Must be able to take primary call duties for their specialty (as assigned) Education: Attends required...

The Assistant Nurse Manager at North Mississippi Health Services (NMMC-Tupelo) plays a critical leadership role, overseeing daily clinical operations in the nursing unit. They exhibit effective leadership skills, ensure high-quality patient care, and compliance with regulatory standards. Additionally, the role involves managing staffing levels, supporting staff development, implementing performance improvement projects, and maintaining positive customer relations in a dynamic healthcare environment. As a manager of people, this role is responsible for supervising a team and optimizing operations within a designated department or area, ensuring productivity and effective team management. Competencies for supervisors: * Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. * Customer focus- Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. * Communicates effectively- Developing...

JOB SUMMARY The Sonographer - Echo Cardiac Ultrasound at North Mississippi Health Services plays a crucial role in echocardiography. This role is responsible for conducting educational and in-service training, performing various echocardiography procedures, ensuring proper charting and filing, maintaining inventory, and participating in Performance Improvement activities. | **JOB** **FUNCTIONS** | | --- | Educational: * The incumbent will participate in the training of new personnel. * The incumbent will conduct/participate in in-service training classes. Clinical: * The incumbent performs all aspects of echocardiography. (M-mode; 2 Dimensional; Spectral and Color Flow Doppler, Stress Echocardiography; assists with Trans esophageal Echocardiography;) Responsible for proper use of Telemedicine equipment used in pediatric echocardiography. Clerical: * Responsible for proper charting, filing, and charging of all Echocardiography procedures performed. * Responsible for...

JOB SUMMARY The Supervisor - Nursing at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for planning, coordinating, and evaluating the quality of nursing care provided to patients, ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory standards. They utilize the nursing process, respond to critical incidents, and oversee departmental services to maintain a professional and efficient environment. As a supervisor, this role oversees and guides a team of employees to ensure efficient task completion, promoting teamwork and effective coordination. JOB FUNCTIONS Plans directs, coordinates and evaluates quality of nursing care rendered to customers in accordance with hospital policies/procedures and criterion established various legal and regulatory accrediting bodies. Utilizes nursing process to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document nursing care. Responds immediately/appropriately to potentially life threatening incidents...