Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice Physicians - Days - PT+20

Qualifications

Location : 1110 Broad Avenue Suite 700 Gulfport, MS 39501

Job Summary :

The Memorial Primary Nurse Practitioner renders medical care to patients within the primary care setting of clinic offices and is responsible for management of acute episodic problems and stable chronic conditions in addition to health promotion and disease prevention in conjunction with physicians and other healthcare staff.

The nurse practitioner communicates care needs with patients, families, and the healthcare team for the continuance of care.

The nurse practitioner identities and implements best practices to achieve improved outcomes and greater effectiveness of patient care.

Job Specifications :

Provides primary patient care services including management of acute episodic problems and stable chronic conditions, health promotion and disease prevention as allowed by scope of practice

Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant and appropriate for age, gender and clinical problem

Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interprets the results

Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care

Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via referral to other healthcare providers or community resources

Reviews daily plan of care and analyzes complex patient care concerns to modify the plan of care based on the patient’s response to treatment and evaluates the overall plan for effectiveness;

Collaborate with supervising physicians concerning patient care as appropriate

Institutes care that might be required to stabilize a patient’s condition in an emergency or potentially life-threatening situation

Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities

Evaluates patient medication regimen and prescribes pharmacological agents as allowed by Federal and State laws and authorized by licensing entity

Demonstrates proficiency in procedural skills pertinent to practice area

Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in patients’ medical record

Correctly perform advanced procedures as allowed by state nurse practice act

Communicates patient / family health care needs as appropriate for continuance of care

Communicates and interacts with patients, families, and visitors of all age groups

Identifies expected patient outcomes in collaboration with patient, family, and other professionals

Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness / condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion

Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over the counter medications and herbal remedies

Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and / or expertise

Serves as a resource for patients, families, and staff

Provides ongoing identification of best practices and implementation of those changes than lead to improved outcomes and greater effectiveness

Functions as a consultant and change agent for practice issues and quality improvement activities

Provides ongoing assessment and facilitation of Core Measure compliance, Joint Commission, and performance improvement efforts and implementation of appropriate change

Contribute to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others upon request

Critically evaluate and modify existing practice based upon current research findings

Required Qualifications :

Education : Master's Degree in a Nursing program from an accredited school of nursing

Licensure : License as a Professional Nurse Practitioner in Mississippi with a current Nurse Practitioner Certification

Experience : Two (2) years Clinical experience as a staff Registered Nurse (RN)

Preferred Qualifications :

Education : Master's Degree with Monitored clinic practice hours completed