Completes health assessments in a specialty area (patient histories and physical exams).
Orders, collects, and interprets relevant laboratory and other diagnostic tests.
Formulates and implements comprehensive patient care plans in a specialty area 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 the specialty area.
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:
Full time
FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:
Yes
Pay Class:
Salary
FTE %:
100
Work Sh
Benefits
Health insurance
Additional Information
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Job Requisition ID:
R00050608
Job Category:
Clinician
Organization:
SOM-Surgery-Burn Center
Location/s:
Main Campus Jackson
Job Title:
Nurse Practitioner-Burn Center-Surgery
Job Summary:
To manage and provide patient medical care in a specialty area 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
Education and Experience Required:
Master's degree or higher in Nursing
Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required: Mississippi APRN license and m ust have national certification as an Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
Job applications may be accepted for candidates that currently meet the minimum qualifications or candidates actively pursuing the degree and licensure requirements who will meet all minimum requirements within 6 months. Minimum qualifications must be satisfied prior to starting work.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of APRN procedures and protocols. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Knowledge and understanding of MS Board of Nursing regulations.
Ummc · Jackson, MS