Completes health assessments (patient histories and physical exams).
Orders, collects, and interprets relevant laboratory and other diagnostic tests.
Formulates and implements comprehensive patient care plans based on patient assessments. Plans include but are not limited to patient and family education, prescriptions, additional lab and diagnostic testing, and therapies.
Ensures complete documentation of patient assessments, patient care plans, and care provided.
Coaches and mentors other newer nurse practitioners.
Functions as expert/resource to nursing staff in area of specialty.
Serves on at least one nursing council, hospital or medical center committee, task force, or project team to improve patient care or work area. Demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.
The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Time Type:
FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:
No
Pay Class:
Hourly, Salary
FTE %:
100
Work Shift:
Benefits Eligibility:
Grant Funded:
Job Posting Date:
05/11/2026
Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):
Benefits
Health insurance
Additional Information
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Job Requisition ID:
R00047318
Job Category:
Clinician
Organization:
SOM-Peds-Critical Care-NP
Location/s:
Main Campus Jackson
Job Title:
Nurse Practitioner-Pediatric Critical Care-Full Time and Part Time
Job Summary:
To manage and provide patient medical care and promotes patient health and wellness by assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating appropriate patient care in collaboration with a physician and in accordance with UMMC, state, and federal requirements and guidelines. To perform job duties in accordance with the medical center's purpose.
Education & Experience
Graduate of an approved Nurse Practitioner program and hold national certification and Mississippi APRN license or eligible for Mississippi APRN license.
Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required: Mississippi APRN license or eligible for Mississippi APRN. Must obtain nurse practitioner certification from the Mississippi Board of Nursing prior to hire date.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of nursing care procedures and protocols. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Knowledge and understanding of computer systems, tools, and programs.
Ummc · Jackson, MS