Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care jobs in Biloxi, MS

Position Overview: The Nurse Practitioner provides continuous and comprehensive healthcare services necessary for the promotion of optimal orthopedic health, prevention and treatment of orthopedic conditions to adolescents and adults. This includes the assessment, diagnosis, and management of orthopedic disorders. The Nurse Practitioner collaborates with others in the department to assure smooth flow of exceptional patient care.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Practices under protocol established for the Nurse Practitioner role consistent with organization policy and in accordance with requirement set forth by the Mississippi Board of Nursing.
• Conducts age appropriate assessments of patients, including taking medical history and physical examination. Reviews medical record for follow up or ordering of diagnostic studies according to established protocols.
• Consults with supervising physician or other clinicians as dictated by patient need and assessment findings.
• Participates with physicians and other clinicians in the department to assure operational efficiency and effectiveness and to promote consistency and continuity of care.
• Establishes effective working relationships with members of the clinical team, patients, and families.
• Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties/activities of clinical team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: Master of Science in Nursing; current license to practice Nursing in the state of MS; current license to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the state of MS; current prescriptive authority in the State of MS; 2-5 years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner preferred. Experience in orthopedics or musculoskeletal specialty is preferred.
Other Requirements:

• Ability to communicate effectively, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to build and maintain effective working relationships with employees throughout the organization. Must be able to demonstrate a strong sense of customer-focus.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to work independently within interpretive guidelines, and perform effectively in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.
• Must be able to travel to all clinic locations, as needed.

About Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists:

Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists is the largest Orthopaedic group in Mississippi. Founded in 1981, Bienville Orthopaedics has now grown to 18 physicians who have admitting privileges at five local hospitals and over 300 employees,. Our physicians offer the most up-to-date technology while maintaining personalized care. Our dedicated staff, at all five of our locations, work hard to create a comforting atmosphere and an environment conducive to healing. A history of excellence by a renowned team of physicians has made Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists the largest and most TRUSTED provider of orthopaedic care in Mississippi. Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists delivers personalized care using the most advanced technology available with a compassionate understanding of our patient's individual needs. Our success lies in the dedication of our employees as each one is selected for their commitment to our values, a strong focus on service, and a passion for the care of our patients. Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists is an Equal Opportunity Employer and reports to E-Verify for proof of work eligibility and the State Directory of new hires. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. BIENVILLE OFFERS: *Excellent benefits package *Competitive salary, health, dental and vision coverage *Paid vacation, sick time and holidays *Flexible schedules *Long-term and short-term disability *Life insurance *401(k) *Profit-sharing plan *And much more!

Job Type: Full-time