Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgeons Clinic - Days - FT

Memorial Hospital at Gulfport•Gulfport, MS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Memorial Specialty Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients in a specialty clinic setting. The role manages acute episodic problems and stable chronic conditions, and supports health promotion and disease prevention in conjunction with physicians and other healthcare staff. The practitioner communicates care needs with patients, families, and the healthcare team to support continuity of care, and identifies and implements best practices to improve patient outcomes and the effectiveness of care. The position includes assessing and treating patients, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, managing medications and treatment plans within the applicable scope of practice, performing relevant procedures, maintaining medical records, and coordinating referrals and consultations. It also contributes to quality improvement, compliance, and the professional development of colleagues.

Requirements

For the Nurse Practitioner pathway: a master’s degree from a nursing program at an accredited school of nursing.
For the Nurse Practitioner pathway: two years of clinical experience as a staff Registered Nurse (RN).
For the Nurse Practitioner pathway: certification as a Professional Nurse Practitioner in Mississippi.
For the Physician Assistant pathway: graduation with a master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
For the Physician Assistant pathway: certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and a current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in Mississippi.
Problem-solving skills for patients with complicated disorders.
Ability to instruct using adult learning methods.
Oral and written communication skills.
Good judgment and quick decision-making ability.
Excellent interpersonal skills and understanding of the needs of a positive patient experience.

Responsibilities

Provide specialty patient care, including management of acute episodic problems and stable chronic conditions, health promotion, and disease prevention within scope of practice.
Perform accurate, complete, concise, and relevant patient history and physical assessments appropriate to age, gender, and clinical problem.
Order appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interpret results.
Perform preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations, and patient care.
Provide direct treatment and manage health conditions, including referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
Review daily plans of care, assess complex patient care concerns, modify plans based on patient response, evaluate overall effectiveness, and collaborate with supervising physicians as appropriate.
Initiate care needed to stabilize a patient in an emergency or potentially life-threatening situation.
Manage general medical and surgical conditions using knowledge of pharmacologic agents and other treatment modalities, including indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions, and adverse reactions.
Evaluate medication regimens and prescribe pharmacological agents as permitted by federal and state laws and licensing authorization.
Demonstrate proficiency in procedures pertinent to the practice area and perform advanced procedures as allowed by the state nurse practice act.
Maintain accurate, complete, concise, and timely patient medical records.
Communicate patient and family healthcare needs to support continuity of care; interact with patients, families, and visitors of all age groups.
Identify expected patient outcomes in collaboration with patients, families, and other professionals.
Counsel patients and families about medical processes, management of health conditions, medications, nutrition, and health promotion.
Counsel patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with food supplements, over-the-counter medications, and herbal remedies.
Initiate timely consultation and referral when a problem exceeds the practitioner’s scope or expertise.
Serve as a resource for patients, families, and staff.
Identify and implement best practices and changes that improve outcomes and care effectiveness.
Act as a consultant and change agent for practice issues and quality improvement activities.
Assess and facilitate Core Measure compliance, Joint Commission requirements, and performance improvement efforts, implementing appropriate changes.
Contribute to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others upon request.
Critically evaluate and modify existing practice based on current research findings.