Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner shall be licensed in the State of Mississippi and must practice according to a Board approved protocol which has mutual agreement of and by a Mississippi licensed physician and the approval by the Board of Trustees. Confers with collaborative physician(s) concerning assigned patients. Keeps collaborative physician(s) informed, as is appropriate, of needs and problems related to patient care. Maintains collaborative physicians chart reviews and provides completed review to the Clinic Manager. Acquires, complies, maintains, and applies knowledge of established Forrest Health and Clinic policies, established standards, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control. Interprets these to physician(s), patients, and the public as is appropriate. Appropriately communicates and interacts with employees and family members of all age groups while being sensitive to their cultural and religious beliefs. Will be required to achieve quality patient care and job performance measured through reporting, direct and indirect observation, evaluation, feedback, and skills check-offs. Performs any and all other duties not listed or otherwise delineated as assigned by the Director of Outpatient Clinics and/or their designee.

Performance Expectations:

• Functions within the established scope of practice for patient care including diagnosis, treatment, plan of care, and consultation.
• Utilizes growth and development knowledge base in the care of children (pediatric), adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Maintains all required licensures, certifications, continuing education requirements, and collaborative chart reviews.
• Utilizes supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information, and abides by the established communications code.
• Appropriately communicates and interacts with the patients, families, and visitors of all age groups while being sensitive to their cultural and religious beliefs.
• Monitors Epic Dashboards, In-baskets, and Messaging applications in addition to company email for important communications and takes action when applicable.
• Utilizes various reports and dashboards to complete clinical and operational tasks.
• Efficiently uses point-of-care test according to manufacturer's instructions and documents results accurately and timely.
• Makes accurate and timely documentation in electronic medical record and closes charts within prescribed organization standards.
• Performs all functions efficiently and effectively and within required and assigned timeframes.
• Monitors productivity and makes necessary adjustments as necessary in collaboration with Clinic leadership.
• Interacts effectively and builds respectful relationships with physicians, other health care professionals, and other health-related agencies.
• Communicates and cooperates with all clinic and health system personnel respectfully and in accordance with Employee Handbook standards to achieve objectives and maintain good employee relations, interdepartmental relations, and public relations.
• Behavior both at work and away from the facility positively reflects on the profession as well as the facility and organization. Behavior must coincide with the facility's Code of Conduct as well as the State Board of Nursing and all applicable boards.
• If applicable, must acquire and follow RHC standards and policies.
• Complies with all RHC, VFC, EPSDT, and accountable care organization’s compliance related policies, statutes, and regulations, and payer terms and conditions of participation.
• Adheres to and promotes the established values of the organization (We CARE, ACO, Language of Caring, safety, Code of Conduct, HIPAA, compliance standards and all others).

Qualifications:

Education/Skills:

Licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Mississippi and graduate of an approved graduate-level education program with appropriate board certification for scope of practice. Basic business and computer skills are required.

Work Experience:

Previous work experience as a Nurse Practitioner is preferred.

Certification/Licensure—DUE UPON HIRE

• Licensed as an APRN by MS State Board of Nursing.
• Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification is required.

Additional Certification/Licensure — Obtained based on the required timeframe below:

• Basic Life Support

Within 30 Days of Employment

Required

Mental Demands:

High degree of concentration, good interpersonal skills. Must exercise a high degree of tact, poise, and patience in dealing with the public. Individual must have a high energy level and be capable of handling high-pressure situations both mentally and physically. Must be agreeable to organizational and regulatory change.