Family Nurse Practitioner

Premise Health - Forest, MS

Part-time - Mid Level

Forest, MS

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Part-Time Family Nurse Practitioner at Premise Health will provide primary and urgent care services, performing physical examinations, ordering diagnostic tests, and collaborating with physicians to develop comprehensive patient care plans. This role is essential in delivering high-quality healthcare to diverse populations while maintaining accurate medical records and educating nursing staff on best practices.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of Physician.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' clinical problems and health care needs.
• Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis based on patient's condition.
• Provides written home-going instructions.
• Collaborates with Physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan as necessary.
• Prescribes or recommends medications or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.
• Refers patients to Physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment.
• Maintains medical records using Electronic Medical Record software.
• Educates and coaches nursing staff on best nursing practices.
• May require other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• All RN licenses/certificates to practice
• All nurse practitioner licenses/certificates to practice
• State Prescriptive Authority (if applicable)
• Federal DEA license (matching each state of practice as applicable)
• State Narcotic/Controlled Substance license if required in your state
• Current national certification (ANCC or AANP required)
• Master Degree in Science of Nursing
• CPR (BLS for the Healthcare Provider/Professional Rescuer or ACLS) certification must include hands-on evaluation of skills by the trainer/instructor.

Nice-to-haves

• At least three years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner in an ambulatory care, occupational health, family practice or emergency department setting.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety concepts and OSHA regulations preferred.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Internet software, Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
• Training skills a plus.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and work flow management skills preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) program
• Company-sponsored wellness program