Advanced Practice Provider in Hattiesburg, Mississippi at Forrest General Hospital

Job Summary:

• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the Pre-assessment clinic to prepare the patient for surgical clearance related to upcoming procedures at Forrest Health.
• The PA/NP is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients, medical and surgical, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation
• Performs complete histories and physical examinations
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests
• Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures
• Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation, including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries.
• Performs office procedures as appropriate to the patient population
• Practice cost effective medicine in an efficient manner, maximizing available resources.
• Discuss patient data with other physicians and professionals as appropriate in a multidisciplinary setting
• Demonstrate expert clinical judgment skills to function in an independent role
• Additional duties and responsibilities as required by the department
• Participates in departmental and organizational committees and programs as appropriate and attends all required meetings, in-services, and professional trainings.
• Maintains superior interpersonal and communication skills as a member of the healthcare team in order to collaborate effectively with patients, families, staff, and community health workers
• Remains actively involved in continuing education with a commitment to self and departmental growth
• Adhere to established policies, procedures, and precautions
• Demonstrates understanding of procedures, policies, and documentation required to ensure compliance with hospital standards of care
• The PA/NP must utilize knowledge of growth and development in the care of children (pediatric), adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills to appropriately communicate and interact with patients, families, and visitors of all age groups while being sensitive to their cultural and religious beliefs.

Qualifications:

Education/Skills

Nurse Practitioner: Graduate of a recognized non-online RN, MSN program required.

Physician Assistant: Graduate from an accredited Physician’s Assistant educational program. Obtain CME in accordance with the requirements set forth by the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure.

Work Experience:

Previous work experience as a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner preferred.

Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE

Nurse Practitioner:

Current license - Mississippi State Board of Nursing required. Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) required

Physician Assistant:

• Licensed to Practice in the State of Mississippi as a Physician's Assistant.

• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physicians' Assistants (NCCPA)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within one-month of hire and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) preferred.

Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE

• Licensed to Practice in the State of Mississippi as a Physician's Assistant.

• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physicians' Assistants (NCCPA)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within one-month of hire and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) preferred.
• Current license — Mississippi State Board of Nursing required. Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is required.

Mental Demands:

High degree of concentration, good interpersonal skills.