Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Department - Full Time - Covington County Hospital

The Emergency Department Family Nurse Practitioner assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests. Designates emergent and non-emergent. Interprets the data, develops and implements therapeutic plans, and follows through on a plan of care. Plans, provides, and documents plan of care and education with patient, family members, or others to attain optimal health and continuity of care. Transfers patients appropriately to higher level of care. Collaborates with UMMC Telemed Physicians and other health professionals as needed to provide quality health care to every patient. Telemed certification through UMMC, ATLS, ACLS, and PALS required.

Requirements and skills

• Must hold current license with MS State Board of Nursing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion
• Ability to maintain highly confidential information
• Master's Degree in Nursing
• Must have BLS
• Must have ACLS
• Must have PALS
• Must be Telemed certified through UMMC

Responsibilities

• Prescribe medication, examine patients, diagnose illnesses and provide treatment
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests
• Gather health histories, perform physical examinations and diagnostic procedures
• Develop and implement treatment plans
• Dictate and document all patient interactions
• Notify managing physician about unusual or unexpected events or problems
• Effectively communicate with diverse populations, including physicians, employees, patients, and families