About this opportunity
Mississippi Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center lists this NURSE PRACTITIONER - URGENT CARE opportunity in flowood, Mississippi. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Opportunity
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.
Experience/Education Requirements
Licensure, Certification and/or Registration:
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.
One year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant preferred.
Experience in Orthopedics preferred.
Documentation Required:
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.
Essential Functions:
Additional essential functions may be identified and included as needed. The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
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
Qualifications
Behaviors Required:
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Education Required:
Masters Degree in Nursing or related field.
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Who can apply
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