Clinic Nurse Practitioner - Pain
Company: Mississippi Sports Medicine
Location: Jackson
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK: This is
professional work which involves the identification and treatment
of patients in a clinical and occasional surgical environment for
Mississippi Sports Medicine’s pain team. In accordance with the
Mississippi Board of Nursing approved protocol, the Nurse
Practitioner may assess, diagnose, treat, and evaluate responses to
treatment. Additionally, the Nurse Practitioner provides education
and counseling to facilitate disease prevention measures as well as
health promotion. EXPERIENCE / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Licensure,
Certification and/or Registration: Must be certified by the
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AACC) and/or the American
Nursing Credentialing Center (AANP). One (1) year of experience as
a Nurse Practitioner. Experience in Orthopaedics and/or Operating
Room preferred. Must be currently certified as a Family Nurse
Practitioner by the Mississippi Board of Nursing. Documentation
Required: Applicant must provide copies of his/her valid nurse
license, certification by AACC and/or AANP, and Mississippi State
Board of Nursing certification as a Nurse Practitioner. ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS: Additional essential functions may be identified and
included as needed. The essential functions include, but are not
limited to, the following: Assessment and treatment of pain
patients Ability to perform diagnostic treatments Clinic operations
with occasional surgical exposure, mainly for breath of knowledge
Obtains histories, performs physical examinations; formulates
diagnosis and plan of treatment; and orders and interprets
diagnostic studies Prescribes medications and therapeutic
treatments Provides plan for follow-up Assess patient’s health
needs Collaborate with consulting physician in a team setting
Ability to work independently for the clinic within scope of
practice
Keywords: Mississippi Sports Medicine, Jackson , Clinic Nurse Practitioner - Pain, Healthcare , Jackson, Mississippi
