Nurse Practitioner - Clinic - PRN
Covington County Hospital•Collins, MS
About The Position
Nurse Practitioners assess patient needs, order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests, diagnose disease, and formulate and prescribe treatment plans. Their training covers basic disease prevention, coordination of care, and health promotion, but does not provide the depth of expertise needed to recognize more complex conditions. This PRN position covers all CCH clinics on an as-needed basis. Experience is preferred.
Requirements
- Hold a current license with the Mississippi State Board of Nursing.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
- Ability to maintain highly confidential information.
- Master's Degree in Nursing.
- Must have BLS.
Nice To Haves
- Experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prescribe medication, examine patients, diagnose illnesses, and provide treatment.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests.
- Gather health histories, perform physical examinations, and conduct diagnostic procedures.
- Develop and implement treatment plans.
- Dictate and document all patient interactions.
- Notify the managing physician about unusual or unexpected events or problems.
- Effectively communicate with diverse populations, including physicians, employees, patients, and families.
