Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pediatric Physicians Clinic - FT

Memorial Hospital at Gulfport•Ocean Springs, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Memorial Primary Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant renders medical care to patients within the primary care setting of clinic offices and is responsible for management of acute episodic problems and stable chronic conditions in addition to health promotion and disease prevention in conjunction with physicians and other healthcare staff. The nurse practitioner communicates care needs with patients, families, and the healthcare team for the continuance of care. The nurse practitioner identities and implements best practices to achieve improved outcomes and greater effectiveness of patient care.

Requirements

Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of Mississippi.
Current DEA registration.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification may be required depending on specialty.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in pediatrics or primary care.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Renders medical care to patients within the primary care setting of clinic offices.
Responsible for management of acute episodic problems and stable chronic conditions.
Responsible for health promotion and disease prevention in conjunction with physicians and other healthcare staff.
Communicates care needs with patients, families, and the healthcare team for the continuance of care.
Identifies and implements best practices to achieve improved outcomes and greater effectiveness of patient care.