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NURSE PRACTITIONER - FT

CompanyMizell Memorial Hospital
LocationOpp
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 13, 2026
About The Company
Mizell Memorial Hospital first opened its door almost 70 years ago. From a 29-bed facility in 1949, the hospital added a wing in 1957, followed by a new surgical wing in 1963. Growing vertically in 1969 from one to three stories, a new three-bed intensive care unit was also established. Changes throughout the years have included addition of in-house nuclear medical services, Certified Sleep Center, Senior Behavioral Care Unit, and various renovation projects of different areas. In addition to the hospital facility, Mizell also expanded services to include a world class Wellness Center and the addition of the Mizell Medical Clinic for primary care. These changes provide more privacy, streamlined processing, and more convenience for the patients of the hospital. Today, Mizell Memorial Hospital is currently licensed for 99 beds with an operating capacity of 59 beds. The active medical staff consists of physicians and surgeons in family practice, pediatrics, radiology, gynecology, general surgery and orthopedic surgery. Mizell Memorial Hospital employees over 200 hundred people that are committed to the hospital's mission of providing quality healthcare with hometown compassion. "Mizell Memorial Hospital is a private, not-for-profit, acute care facility, governed by a local volunteer board of directors made up of individuals from the community,"​ said Jana Wyatt, hospital CEO. This type of local leadership is what allows the hospital to grow with the needs of the community. "We want to provide first-class services, as good as any facility in the nation. We want the care we give here to be as good or better than you get anywhere else. How we achieve this is to have world-class employees and physicians,"​ Jana Wyatt, CEO said. Mizell Memorial Hospital strives every day for our family to take care of your families and to everyday make a difference.
About the Role

Description

 The Clinic Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will be involved in diagnosing the patient’s problems and performing treatments to provide appropriate care to patient’s age specific needs. They will conduct the initial patient medical history examination, in order to determine the cause of illness, including ordering tests, performing minor procedures, and prescribing medications & treatment plans to patients.


Also responsible for appropriate workflow processes to ensure safe, quality care, including quality measures, chronic care management, and additional responsibilities to ensure continuity of care for patients. Responsible for ensuring various medical tools and equipment are in working order to provide the necessary safe care to the patients.

Requirements

  

Education: Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program or Physician Assistant Program Both require two to four years undergraduate coursework with a focus in science or healthcare related experience. 


Requirements: Must have unencumbered license to practice as an Advance Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant in the state of Alabama. Must be CPR/BLS, ACLS, & PALS certified. Must obtain a current DEA license. Computer skills are required. Must have excellent social skills, professional demeanor and leadership and communication skills. Ability to make decisions under pressure, manage multiple priorities, manage stress and detail oriented. 


Mizell Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunity to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or marital status. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Key Skills
DiagnosingPatient CareMedical History ExaminationOrdering TestsMinor ProceduresPrescribing MedicationsQuality CareChronic Care ManagementLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsDecision MakingStress ManagementDetail OrientedComputer SkillsSocial SkillsProfessional Demeanor
Categories
Healthcare
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will diagnose patient problems and perform treatments tailored to age-specific needs. They will also ensure appropriate workflow processes for safe, quality care and maintain medical tools and equipment.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
107
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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