Nurse Practitioner-Burn Center-Surgery

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Jackson, MS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in Nursing
• Mississippi APRN license
• 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 of APRN procedures and protocols.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of MS Board of Nursing regulations.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level