Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine

LOCATION:  Elizabethton, TN Multi Specialty Office

SUMMARY: Under supervision of a physician, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible for delivering care to patients in an outpatient setting within the Elizabethton office, 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: Bachelor’s 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.