Nurse Practitioner - Hattiesburg Clinic : Job Details

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Petal Immediate Care 50 Parkway Ln, Petal, MS 39465, USA Req #4162 Tuesday, December 17, 2024 POSITION SUMMARY: The certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant is a primary health care provider who practices in ambulatory, hospital, and long-term care settings. The FNP or PA provides nursing and medical services to individuals, families, and groups. The FNP or PA diagnoses and manages acute episodic and chronic illnesses as well as promotes health and disease prevention. Services include, but are not limited to ordering, conducting, and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests, and prescription of pharmacologic agents and nonpharmacologic therapies. Teaching and counseling individuals, families, and groups are a part of nurse practitioner/physician assistant practice. QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Skills: Successfulpletion of a Masters in Nursing program or Physician Assistant program. Must have successfullypleted the required clinical practice hours of the accredited university. Certification/Licensure: A current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Mississippi as a FNP or current Physician Assistant license. Also, prefer a current certification in ACLS. WORK SCHEDULE: 40 hours a week, hours will vary Other details Pay Type Hourly Required Education Certification