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FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER

 

CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK:

 

This is professional work which involves the identification and treatment of patients in a clinical and occasional surgical environment for Mississippi Sports Medicine’s foot and ankle team.  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 / EDUCATIONAL 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).

 

One (1) year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner.

 

Experience in Orthopaedics and/or Operating Room preferred.

 

Must be currently certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the Mississippi Board of Nursing.

 

Documentation Required:

 

Applicant must provide copies of his/her valid nurse license, certification by AACC and/or AANP, and Mississippi State Board of Nursing certification as a 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 pain patients

Ability to perform diagnostic treatments

Clinic operations with occasional surgical exposure, mainly for breath of knowledge 

Obtains histories, performs physical examinations; formulates diagnosis and plan of treatment; and orders and interprets diagnostic studies

Prescribes medications and therapeutic treatments

Provides plan for follow-up

Assess patient’s health needs

Collaborate with consulting physician in a team setting

Ability to work independently for the clinic within scope of practice

 

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

Masters or better in Nursing.

 

Preferred

Associates or better in Nursing or related field.

 

Bachelors or better in Nursing or related field.

 

Experience

Required

1 year:

One (1) year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Family Nurse Practitioner