North Mississippi Health Services
Nurse Practitioner, Radiation Oncology
North Mississippi Health Services, Tupelo, Mississippi, us, 38802
Job Summary
The Nurse Practitioner at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients in clinic and acute care settings while adhering to established standards and protocols. This position is responsible for providing patient education, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring clinical competence through continuing education. The Nurse Practitioner must demonstrate leadership skills to work independently, exercise professional judgment, and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, patients, and families while ensuring high-quality and cost-efficient patient care.
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. Patient Education:
Provides patients/families with education related to the disease process, health, and wellness. Serves as a resource for community agencies as appropriate. Documentation:
Ensures timely and accurate documentation of patient status and patient care activities including treatments, procedures and medications prescribed.
Ensures clinical competence and stays abreast of changes in medical management by participating in a variety of health care education activities.
Qualifications
Education : Master's Degree in nursing with appropriate licensure as a Nurse Practitioner. Required
Work Experience : 1-3 years
Skills : Maintains and enhances knowledge and skills in current technology and practice to provide care to appropriate population; primary responsibility for a wide variety of patient care activities; ability to work without close supervision, exercise independent judgment in a professional area, organize multiple tasks and maintain control of work flow; display professional demeanor at all times; promote harmonious, cooperative working relationships with clinic personnel, physicians, patients, families and others; maintaining confidentiality of patient information is essential.
Physical Demands
Standing – Frequently
Walking – Frequently
Sitting – Occasionally
Lifting/Carrying – Occasionally 100 lbs
Pushing/Pulling – Frequently
Climbing – Rarely
Balancing – Occasionally
Stooping/Kneeling/Bending – Occasionally
Reaching/Over Head Work – Occasionally
Grasping – Frequently
Speaking – Constantly
Hearing – Constantly
Repetitive Motions – Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations – Frequently
Benefits Available
Continuing Education
403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
Wellness Programs and Incentives
Referral Bonuses
Employee Assistance Program
Medical Benefits
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
License + Certification Reimbursement
Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Employee Discount Program
Early Access to Earned Wages
Tuition Assistance
Relocation Assistance
Paid Time Away
Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
#J-18808-Ljbffr
The Nurse Practitioner at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients in clinic and acute care settings while adhering to established standards and protocols. This position is responsible for providing patient education, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring clinical competence through continuing education. The Nurse Practitioner must demonstrate leadership skills to work independently, exercise professional judgment, and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, patients, and families while ensuring high-quality and cost-efficient patient care.
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. Patient Education:
Provides patients/families with education related to the disease process, health, and wellness. Serves as a resource for community agencies as appropriate. Documentation:
Ensures timely and accurate documentation of patient status and patient care activities including treatments, procedures and medications prescribed.
Ensures clinical competence and stays abreast of changes in medical management by participating in a variety of health care education activities.
Qualifications
Education : Master's Degree in nursing with appropriate licensure as a Nurse Practitioner. Required
Work Experience : 1-3 years
Skills : Maintains and enhances knowledge and skills in current technology and practice to provide care to appropriate population; primary responsibility for a wide variety of patient care activities; ability to work without close supervision, exercise independent judgment in a professional area, organize multiple tasks and maintain control of work flow; display professional demeanor at all times; promote harmonious, cooperative working relationships with clinic personnel, physicians, patients, families and others; maintaining confidentiality of patient information is essential.
Physical Demands
Standing – Frequently
Walking – Frequently
Sitting – Occasionally
Lifting/Carrying – Occasionally 100 lbs
Pushing/Pulling – Frequently
Climbing – Rarely
Balancing – Occasionally
Stooping/Kneeling/Bending – Occasionally
Reaching/Over Head Work – Occasionally
Grasping – Frequently
Speaking – Constantly
Hearing – Constantly
Repetitive Motions – Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations – Frequently
Benefits Available
Continuing Education
403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
Wellness Programs and Incentives
Referral Bonuses
Employee Assistance Program
Medical Benefits
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
License + Certification Reimbursement
Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Employee Discount Program
Early Access to Earned Wages
Tuition Assistance
Relocation Assistance
Paid Time Away
Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
#J-18808-Ljbffr