Nurse Practitioner

OPEN POSITIONS:Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Psychiatry, Surgery, Urogynecology,

SUMMARY: Under supervision of a physician, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible for
delivering care to patients in an outpatient setting; serving as liaison with the medical
community; and making referrals to physicians; while being friendly, courteous, and
empathetic to the patients and all parties involved with and in their care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties
may be assigned.

• Perform assessment, by obtaining patient medical and social histories, and, by
  performing diagnostic testing and taking vital signs.
• Evaluate signs and symptoms of patients.
  
• Interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests and laboratory results.
  
• Initiate treatment and manage patient treatment plans for acute and chronic illnesses.
  
• Monitor and review patient care and treatment plans, which may include nutrition and
  exercise plans.
  
• Provide training and clinical support for health clinic personnel.
  
• Promote health education and wellness.
  
• Supervise and/or administer required tests, immunizations, injections, and
  medications.
  
• Establish and revise written medical protocol in collaboration with physicians.
  
• Attending staff meetings and serving on committees as needed.
  Participate in the teaching of medical students, residents, and other students.
  
• Participate in quality assurance activities.
  
• Refer patients to physicians or other health care providers and facilities as needed and
  monitor the outcome of the referral.
  
• Consult and collaborate with other professionals as needed.
  
• Provide on-call coverage for evenings and nights as needed.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree in nursing and successful
completion of a nurse practitioner program at the master level. Currently licensed in the
State of Tennessee as an RN, and ANCC certified as a nurse practitioner in a specialty area.
Certified or eligible for certificate of fitness in the State of Tennessee.