Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Petal Immediate Care

Hattiesburg Clinic • Petal, MS

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About The Position

The certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant is a primary health care provider who practices in ambulatory, hospital, and long-term care settings. The FNP or PA provides nursing and medical services to individuals, families, and groups. The FNP or PA diagnoses and manages acute episodic and chronic illnesses as well as promotes health and disease prevention. Services include, but are not limited to ordering, conducting, and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests, and prescription of pharmacologic agents and nonpharmacologic therapies. Teaching and counseling individuals, families, and groups are a part of nurse practitioner/physician assistant practice.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a Masters in Nursing program or Physician Assistant program.
• Completion of the required clinical practice hours of the accredited university.
• A current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Mississippi as a FNP or current Physician Assistant license.

Nice To Haves

• Current certification in ACLS.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage acute episodic and chronic illnesses.
• Promote health and disease prevention.
• Order, conduct, and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests.
• Prescribe pharmacologic agents and nonpharmacologic therapies.
• Teach and counsel individuals, families, and groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree