Family Nurse Practitioner

Job Details

Job Location: LCSD - Purvis, MS, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Summary:

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge, expertise and confidence to seek assistance from the physician in decisions, when necessary
• Demonstrate an awareness of patient wait times
• Maintain accurate clinical records in a timely manner
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Maintain patient privacy during exams
• Adheres to the organizations productivity standards
• Facilitate patient flow through the center
• Prioritizes delivery of care according to the individual needs of the patient
• Recognizes and accommodates patient’s financial situation when ordering test or procedures
• Demonstrate an attitude with regard to patients as one of respect, honesty, caring and professionalism at all times
• Provide appropriate follow-up according to a patient’s condition
• Recognize cultural differences in the delivery of patient care
• Demonstrate an ability to work as a member of the health care team
• Interact with appropriate personnel from the hospitals and other agencies in a professional manner
• Provide accurate and appropriate information to others when requested
• Participate in quality assurance process
• Adhere to the proper enforcement of CLIA and OSHA requirements
• Rotate to provide service at other clinics as needed
• Maintain licensure and certification as required by the job description
• Attend continuing education and in-service training meetings
• Demonstrate professionalism at all times when representing the organization
• Cooperatively with administration to facilitate practice regulations and policies
• Communicate with the clinic staff appropriately
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance
• Verify timecard at the end of each pay period
• Performs related work, as assigned
• Adhere to the internet, electronic mail and computer policies
• Must be flexible and willing to float to other clinic locations as needed to support operational needs, ensure adequate coverage, and maintain quality patient care
• Completes the required IT/Security trainings prior to the deadline

Qualifications: Job Requirements

• Registered Nurse who is currently licensed to practice in the State of Mississippi
• Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner program and licensed by the State of Mississippi with an approved protocol
• Registered as an Advanced Practice Nurse and Registered Nurse by the Mississippi Board of Nursing
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association
• Provider skills are maintained by attending continuing education meetings as required by the Mississippi Board of Nursing
• Two plus years of experience is preferred
• Maintain accurate clinical records, both written and electronic, in a timely manner
• Provide primary health care services in accordance with accepted standards of care and approved protocols
• Exercise best clinical judgment in the provision of care
• Consult with appropriate provider in those areas of medical practice which requires special judgment, consultation or individual discretion
• Report any events or circumstances which hinders delivery of quality health care
• Participates in community service activities

Physical and Other Requirements

• Capable of performing a complete history and physical
• Must occasionally kneel, twist, have ability to grasp firmly, lift and carry, push and pull in excess of 10 lbs