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Memorial Health System lists this Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant - Cardiology Physicians - FT opportunity in gulfport, Mississippi. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant - Cardiology Physicians - FT
Gulfport, MS, United States
Job Description
The Memorial Specialty Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant renders medical care to patients within the specialty care setting of clinic offices and is responsible for management of acute episodic problems and stable chronic conditions in addition to health promotion and disease prevention in conjunction with physicians and other healthcare staff. The nurse practitioner communicates care needs with patients, families, and the healthcare team for the continuance of care. The nurse practitioner identities and implements best practices to achieve improved outcomes and greater effectiveness of patient care.
Responsibilities
Provides specialty patient care services including management of acute episodic problems and stable chronic conditions, health promotion and disease prevention as allowed by scope of practicePerforms history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant and appropriate for age, gender and clinical problem
Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interprets the results
Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care
Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via referral to other healthcare providers or community resources
Reviews daily plan of care and analyzes complex patient care concerns to modify the plan of care based on the patients response to treatment and evaluates the overall plan for effectiveness; Collaborate with supervising physicians concerning patient care as appropriate
Institutes care that might be required to stabilize a patients condition in an emergency or potentially life-threatening situation
Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities
Evaluates patient medication regimen and prescribes pharmacological agents as allowed by Federal and State laws and authorized by licensing entity
Demonstrates proficiency in procedural skills pertinent to practice area
Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in patients medical record
Correctly perform advanced procedures as allowed by state nurse practice act
Communicates patient/family health care needs as appropriate for continuance of careCommunicates and interacts with patients, families, and visitors of all age groups
Identifies expected patient outcomes in collaboration with patient, family, and other professionals
Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion
Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over the counter medications and herbal remedies
Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and/or expertise
Serves as a resource for patients, families, and staff
Provides ongoing identification of best practices and implementation of those changes than lead to improved outcomes and greater effectivenessFunctions as a consultant and change agent for practice issues and quality improvement activities
Provides ongoing assessment and facilitation of Core Measure compliance, Joint Commission, and performance improvement efforts and implementation of appropriate change
Contribute to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others upon request
Critically evaluate and modify existing practice based upon current research findings
Qualifications
Education: Master's Degree from Nursing program from an accredited school of nursing
Experience: Two (2) years Clinical experience as a staff Registered Nurse (RN).
Licensure:Certification as aProfessional Nurse Practitioner in Mississippi.
Education: Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) with a Master's Degree.
License: Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) with Current license to practice in the State of Mississippi as a Physician Assistant .
Skills:
Problem solving for patients with complicated disorders
Instructing using adult learning methods
Oral and written communication
Good judgment and quick decision-making ability
Excellent interpersonal skills while understanding the needs for a positive patient experience
Job Info
Job Schedule Full time
Job Shift Day
Locations Coast Cardiovascular Associates 1391 Broad Avenue
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Worksite address
gulfport, MS, 39500, US
Who can apply
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