Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Job Opportunity

Delta Health Center, Inc. (DHC) is the first community health center of its kind. Also, it's the first Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC) in the United States. DHC is a non-profit organization that is located in historic Bolivar County, Mississippi, where it opened its doors in 1965. At Delta Health Center, we continue to build a world class primary health care system committed to caring for vulnerable populations from newborns to the elderly. DHC also supports those who want to stay fit and to those with chronic health problems with our main focus being health. We have helped generations of families to live healthy and stay healthy.

Job Description

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