Nurse Practitioner - FLAT RATE

at  Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

he Nurse Practitioner Clinic examines and treats patients independently and in autonomous collaboration with other health care professionals following established standards and practices. Ensures proper illness and injury care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Relies on education, experience, professional training and judgement to accomplish responsibilities. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Works under minimal supervision under the direction of the collaborating physician, as appropriate. May lead and direct the work of others within scope of practice.

1. TECHNICAL TASKS

• Perform bedside neuro/stroke care patient/family evaluation.
• Assist with diagnosis, treatment, and symptom management of acute and chronic health conditions.
• Order, perform, and interpret treatments within scope of professional practice.
• Consult program medical director as needed; comply with applicable laws and regulations with respect to Collaborative agreements.
• Initiate reimbursement for services rendered.
• Assist in development of clinical practice guidelines/standards/protocols in support of quality care.Provide training and continuing education for staff

3. Other duties as assigned

• Consistently performs 12 organizational Service Standards focused on Values, Service, and Quality.
• A graduate of an approved professional school of nursing. Completion of State Board of Nursing approved Nurse Practitioner course and licensed to practice professional nursing as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Certified in the State of Mississippi by the Mississippi State Board of Nursing and the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Current BLS Certificatio