NURSE PRACTITIONER - URGENT CARE

Mississippi Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center

9h • Onsite

About The Position

This is professional work which involves the identification and treatment of patients in an urgent care practice for Mississippi Sports Medicine. In accordance with the Mississippi Board of Nursing approved protocol, the Nurse Practitioner may assess, diagnose, treat, and evaluate responses to treatment. Additionally, the Nurse Practitioner provides education and counseling to facilitate disease prevention measures as well as health promotion.

Requirements

• Must be certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AACC) and/or the American Nursing Credentialing Center (AANP)
• Must be currently certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the Mississippi Board of Nursing
• Applicant must provide copies of their valid nurse licenses, certifications by AACC and/or AANP, and the Mississippi State Board of Nursing as a certified Nurse Practitioner
• Masters Degree in Nursing or related field

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant preferred
• Experience in Orthopedics preferred

Responsibilities

• Assessment and treatment of urgent care type of conditions and injuries
• Ability to perform diagnostic treatment
• Clinic operations with occasional surgical exposure
• Obtains histories; performs physical examinations; formulates diagnosis and treatment plans; and orders and interprets diagnostic studies
• Prescribes medications and therapeutic treatments
• Provides plan for follow-up
• Assesses patient's health needs
• Collaborates with consulting physician in a team setting
• Works independently for the clinic within scope of practice

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees