Nurse Practitioner Nephrology

POSITION SUMMARY:The certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) is a primary health care provider who practices in ambulatory hospital and long-term care settings. The FNP provides nursing and medical services to individuals families and groups. The FNP 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 practice. All duties and responsibilities of the nurse practitioner will be under the direct guidance of the supervising physician according to established protocols and in accordance with the Mississippi State Board of :Education/Skills: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Successful completion of a Masters in Nursing Program. Must have successfully completed the required clinical practice hours of the accredited A current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Mississippi as a FNP. Also prefer a current Certification in ACLS. Approved practice sites and physicians by the Mississippi State Board of SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM