Nurse Practitioner

Children's International is actively searching for a Nurse Practitioner with outpatient pediatric experience to join us in our Gulfport and Bay St. Louis clinics. We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner to diagnose and treat health conditions, as well as promote good health practices.

The job description of a nurse practitioner includes conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab tests and overseeing patients’ health. You’ll be both a health practitioner and an educator, supporting disease prevention practices and helping children lead healthy lives. Extensive clinical experience on primary care is vital.

As a Nurse Practitioner, you’ll have to work closely with other healthcare professionals, so you should have a team spirit and a positive attitude. Patience, problem-solving skills and communication ability are important.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and their medical records
• Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
• Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
• Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases
• Prescribe medications
• Maintain accurate records and schedules
• Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
• Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention
• Oversee patients’ overall health
• Promote good health practices

Skills

• Proven experience as Nurse Practitioner in a clinic, hospital, ER or other setting
• Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong ethics
• Team spirit with a positive attitude
• Patience and cool-headedness
• Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience
• Valid nurse practitioner license

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required)
• APRN (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person