Nurse Practitioner PRN-Baptist GI

Company: Baptist Memorial Health Care
Location: Jackson
Posted on: May 18, 2025

Job Description:

OverviewNurse-RN PractitionerJob Code21869 FLSA StatusJob FamilyJob DescriptionNURSING Job Description TitleRN-Nurse Practitioner PRNJob Summary Practices autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals to treat and manage patient's health problems and serve in various settings as researchers, consultants, and patient advocates for individuals, families, groups, and communities. Performs comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and manages illness and disease. Performs other duties as assigned.Job Responsibilities Job Responsibilities

• Develops a plan of care within scope of practice of the nurse practitioner utilizing written protocols to ensure quality patient care.
• Uses prescriptive authority, procedures, referrals, treatments, and theories in accordance with state/federal laws and regulations.
• Enhances quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
• Provides clinical leadership.
• Supports life long learning.
• Completes assigned goals.Specifications Experience Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired 1 year clinical experience functioning in the nurse practitioner role in a primary care settingEducation Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Either a Masters or Doctoral level as a nurse practitioner.Preferred DescriptionTraining Description Minimum Required Preferred/DesiredSpecial Skills Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Computer literate.Licensure Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Current certification - nurse practitioner. Eligible for or have certificate of fitness/prescription privileges. RNReporting RelationshipsDoes this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager. Reporting Relationships NoWork Environment Functional Demands Label Short Description Full Description Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher) Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient) Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.Functional Demands Rating MediumActivity Level Throughout Workday Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting OccasionalPhysical Activity Requirements - Standing ContinuousPhysical Activity Requirements - Walking FrequentPhysical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) OccasionalPhysical Activity Requirements - Carry objects FrequentPhysical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull FrequentPhysical Activity Requirements - Twisting FrequentPhysical Activity Requirements - Bending FrequentPhysical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward FrequentPhysical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead FrequentPhysical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl OccasionalPhysical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation OccasionalPhysical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities FrequentPhysical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion OccasionalPhysical Activity Requirements - Taste Or SmellPhysical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear ContinuousSensory Requirements Color Discrimination Near Vision Far Vision Depth Perception Hearing Yes Accurate AccurateEnvironmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens AnticipatedEnvironmental Requirements - Chemical AnticipatedEnvironmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases AnticipatedEnvironmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures Not AnticipatedEnvironmental Requirements - Radiation AnticipatedEnvironmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations Not AnticipatedEnvironmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels Not AnticipatedEnvironmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter Anticipated

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