Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care - $46+ per hour New

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Acute Care for a job in Tupelo, Mississippi.

• Specialty: Acute Care
• Discipline: Nurse Practitioner
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

**Patient Care:**  Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients in the clinic setting and/or acute care setting according to the scope of practice outlined by the Board of Nursing, approved protocols, national standards of practice and as directed by the physician preceptor.  

**Documentation:**  Ensures timely and accurate documentation of patient status and patient care activities including treatments, procedures and medications prescribed.
 
**Continuing Education:**  Ensures clinical competence and stays abreast of changes in medical management by participating in a variety of health care education activities.

**Patient Education:**  Provides patients/families with education related to the disease process, health, and wellness.  Serves as a resource for community agencies as appropriate.

Requirements:

* Requires Masters Degree in nursing with appropriate licensure as a Nurse Practitioner
* If degree was obtained online and was not through a Hybrid campus online program, must have completed a minimum of 2 years work experience as a Nurse Practitioner. 
* Minimum of 2 to 5 years RN clinical experience in setting appropriate to practice
* Maintains and enhances knowledge and skills in current technology and practice to provide care to appropriate population.  Maintains current AHA CPR certification.

North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2​2​3​2​-​0​0​0​B​H​M. Posted job title: Np- Acute Care Trauma, Ft, Days

At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the “you” you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives and your passions – and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We’re committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate “why” – our patients.

With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women’s and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.