Nurse Practitioner
Location: Mississippi
Description: State of Mississippi is hiring Nurse Practitioner right now, this position will be placed in Mississippi. More complete informations about this position opportunity please read the description below. Incumbent provides general medical and/or psychiatric care and treatment to patients in a medical/psychiatric facility, such as clinic, health center, or public health agency, in collaboration/consultation w! ith a physician currently holding an unrestricted license in Mississippi. In accordance with their Board of Nursing approved protocol, the Nurse Practitioner may assess, diagnose, treat, and evaluate responses to treatment in a variety of illnesses. Additionally, the Nurse Practitioner provides education and counseling to facilitate disease prevention measures, as well as health promotion.
Examples of Work:
Examples of work performed in this classification include, but are not limited to, the following:
Obtains histories; performs physical examinations; formulates diagnosis and plan of treatment; and orders and interprets diagnostic studies while assessing clients� current health care needs.
Prescribes medications and therapeutic treatments appropriate for diagnosis and plan within the allowed parameters of applicable regulations.
Provides plan for follow-up and continued health promotion.
Performs related or simi! lar duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualif! ications:
These minimum qualifications have been agreed upon by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in this job class and are based upon a job analysis and the essential functions. However, if a candidate believes he/she is qualified for the job although he/she does not have the minimum qualifications set forth below, he/she may request special consideration through substitution of related education and experience, demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Any request to substitute related education or experience for minimum qualifications must be addressed to the State Personnel Board in writing, identifying the related education and experience which demonstrates the candidate�s ability to perform all essential functions of the position.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration:
Must be certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (ANCC) and/or th! e American Nursing Credentialing Center (AANP).
Must be currently certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the Mississippi Board of Nursing.
Required Document:
Applicant must attach a copy of his/her certification by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (ANCC) and/or the American Nursing Credentialing Center (AANP).
Applicant must attach a copy of his/her certification as a Nurse Practitioner by the Mississippi Board of Nursing.
Essential Functions:
Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring agency. The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Assesses client's health care needs.
2. Collaborates with consulting physician as needed.
3. Refers to physician and/or other health care providers as indicated.
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to! State of Mississippi.
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This position starts available on: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 06:03:28 GMT