Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Delta Health Center

Mound Bayou, Mississippi

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Academic Advice, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Chronic Disease, Clinical Information Systems, Consulting, Diabetes, Disease Prevention and Control, Family Medicine, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Geriatrics, Health Education, Healthcare, Identify Issues, Medical Conditions, Nursing, Nutrition, Patient Care, Patient Education, Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, Risk Analysis, Training/Teaching

LOCATION

Mound Bayou, Mississippi

POSTED

1 day ago

Position Summary: FMNP
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The Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner (FMNP) is an advanced practice registered nurse who provides comprehensive primary healthcare services to individuals across the lifespan, including adults and children, and families. The FMNP focuses on health promotion, disease prevention, and the management of acute and chronic illnesses within a clinic/outpatient setting.
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Duties and Responsibilities:
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• Provide primary care to patients of all ages, including infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric populations, within the clinic system.
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• Responsible for providing clinic -based primary care for patients with acute illnesses, chronic medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension), and for routine preventative health visits.
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• Work independently with other members of the medical team, with entitlements to specific clinical privileges approved by the clinic’s Medical Executive Board.
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• Take part in an interdisciplinary team that provides comprehensive primary care to employees and patients.
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• Perform patients' histories and physicals, risk factor assessments, ordering of therapeutic and diagnostic tests (e.g., labs, imaging); and attend to consultations and appointments.
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• Diagnose and manage common acute and chronic health problems.
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• Prescribe medications following the clinic’s policy, formulary, and relevant regulations of the State.
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• Provide health education and counseling to patients and families on nutrition, wellness, and disease management.
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• Consult with physicians on cases that are beyond the scope of qualification of the FMNP or require specialized medical management.
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Requirements:
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EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
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• Master of Science in Nursing degree (MSN) with specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner.
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• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
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• A minimum of one (1) year experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner is preferred.
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Delta Health Center

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