Advanced Practice Clinician

Vanderbilt Health; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Subsidized backup childcare

Job summary

Montgomery College is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician (NP/PA) to manage a distinct patient population. This role includes both outpatient and inpatient care, and the Clinician will ensure adherence to clinical pathways and protocols. The role demands advanced medical knowledge and professional communication.

Qualifications include a Master's degree and certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. The position offers various benefits including health plans, retirement plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Licensed Physician Assistant in Tennessee.
• Minimum 1 year relevant experience in advanced practice clinical care.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient health status by completing a full history and physical examination.
• Orders and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques.
• Self-forms and documents individualized plans of care based on evidence-based practice.

Skills

Advanced medical and nursing knowledge

Professional communication

Documentation standards

Clinical pathways adherence

Education

Master’s degree in an approved field

Job description

Job Summary

The Advanced Practice Clinician (NP/PA) is a service/physician‑aligned provider who manages a distinct patient population. The role includes outpatient and inpatient care, discharges, and follow‑up while ensuring adherence to clinical pathways and protocols. The Clinician demonstrates advanced medical and nursing knowledge, professional communication, and documentation standards while supporting professional development and competency validation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assesses patient health status by completing a full history and physical examination for acute and complex chronically ill patients.
• Orders and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques, diagnostic tests, and procedures where indicated.
• Serves as the first responder for both nursing and staff in the event of patient status changes, including procedural and resuscitative interventions.
• Identifies risks associated with care of acute and chronic patients, including medication side effects and immobility.
• Coordinates daily clinic schedules with the attending physician team, presents patient reports, collaborates in plan of care, and follows assigned patient populations.
• Self‑forms and documents individualized plans of care based on evidence‑based practice guidelines to address complex acute and chronic health needs.
• Implements and modifies plans of care, prescribing diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions, both pharmacologic and non‑pharmacologic.
• Manages further diagnostic tests through ordering, interpretation, performance, and supervision.
• Performs advanced procedures consistent with privileges and competency validation, including minor suturing, complex wound management, line and tube placements and removals.
• Maintains ongoing communication and collaboration with an interdisciplinary health‑care team, and facilitates communication with patient, family, and staff to promote comprehensive care.
• Documents and dictates key patient progress via daily progress notes, transfer and discharge summaries, and clinic notes in the medical record.
• Demonstrates professional practice behaviors, including precepting, mentoring, and education of students, nurses, and novice APCs.
• Seeks opportunities for active engagement in research and evidence‑based practice, and participates in grand rounds, council meetings, faculty and unit meetings, and M&M presentations.
• Maintains continuing education units (CEUs) and membership in a professional organization.

Position Qualifications

• Certification: Licensed Nurse Practitioner (Tennessee) or Licensed Physician Assistant (Tennessee).
• Education: Master’s degree in an approved field.
• Work Experience: Minimum 1 year relevant experience in advanced practice clinical care.

Benefits (Summary)

• Health, dental, and vision plans
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid time off (flex PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
• Subsidized backup childcare
• Additional employee benefits available upon hire

Equal Opportunity Employment

Vanderbilt Health is an equal opportunity employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/Vets/Disabled.