Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Petal Immediate Care
About The Position
The certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant is a primary health care provider who practices in ambulatory, hospital, and long-term care settings. The FNP or PA provides nursing and medical services to individuals, families, and groups. The FNP or PA diagnoses and manages acute episodic and chronic illnesses as well as promotes health and disease prevention. Services include, but are not limited to ordering, conducting, and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests, and prescription of pharmacologic agents and nonpharmacologic therapies. Teaching and counseling individuals, families, and groups are a part of nurse practitioner/physician assistant practice.
Requirements
- Successful completion of a Masters in Nursing program or Physician Assistant program.
- Must have successfully completed the required clinical practice hours of the accredited university.
- A current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Mississippi as a FNP or current Physician Assistant license.
- Critical care/urgent care/immediate care experience required.
Nice To Haves
- current certification in ACLS
Responsibilities
- ordering, conducting, and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests
- prescription of pharmacologic agents and nonpharmacologic therapies
- teaching and counseling individuals, families, and groups
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
