Advanced Practice Provider - Podiatry- Greeneville

Healthstar/CPS; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

401(K)

401(K) matching

Life and Disability

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Healthstar/CPS in Greeneville, TN seeks an experienced healthcare professional to provide comprehensive patient care as part of a collaborative medical team. Responsibilities include performing histories and physicals, diagnosing under physician guidance, ordering tests, administering therapies, and managing emergencies.

This role requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication, and strict patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• BSN is required; MSN preferred.
• Advanced practitioner training and certification.
• Physician Assistant training from an approved PA program.
• Current RN license and APN licensure; PA license and NCCPA certification.

Responsibilities

• Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients.
• Interprets and integrates data to determine procedures.
• Performs physical exams and collaborates with physicians.
• Orders laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Administers medical and injections per physician direction.
• Triages calls and provides consultations.
• Maintains patient records and confidentiality.
• Participates in required meetings and committees.

Skills

Clinical nursing excellence

Emergency care

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

BSN required; MSN preferred

Advanced practitioner training

PA training certification

Tools

Athena EMR

Medical equipment handling

Job description

Description

• Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients.
• Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
• Performs a complete physical exam and records findings. Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of preventions.
• Administers medical and injections according to physician direction. Sutures minor lacerations.
• Evaluates and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention and makes recommendations as needed.
• Interprets tests and examination results under the direction of a physician.
• Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Provides patient education as needed.
• Maintains and reviews patient’s records and other pertinent information.
• Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultations.
• Manages medical and surgical emergencies.
• Must be knowledgeable of EMR (Athena).
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• In person regular and punctual attendance.
• Performs related work as required.

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(K)
• 401(K) matching
• Life and Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays

Essential Functions

• Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients.
• Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
• Performs a complete physical exam and records findings. Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of preventions.
• Administrates medical and injections according to physician direction. Sutures minor lacerations.
• Evaluates and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention and makes recommendations as needed.
• Interprets tests and examination results under the direction of a physician.
• Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Provides patient education as needed.
• Maintains and reviews patient’s records and other pertinent information.
• Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultations.
• Manages medical and surgical emergencies.
• Must be knowledgeable of EMR (Athena).
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• In person regular and punctual attendance.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills/Abilities

• Must demonstrate current competencies applicable for the position.
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practice, and medical care to give and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of organizations policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
• Skill and knowledge in taking medical history to assess medical conditions and interpret findings.
• Skill in preparing and maintain records, writing reports and responding to correspondence.
• Skill in developing and maintain department quality assurance.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly.

Mental/Physical Requirements

• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Requires working under stress in emergency situations and irregular hours.

Education

• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• Successful completion of advance practitioner training and certification as a practitioner (general or specialized) from an approved nurse practitioner program.
• Successful completion of a Physician's Assistant training (general or specialized) from an approved PA program.

Licenses and Registrations

• Current state Registered Nurse Licensure
• Current state Advanced Practice Nurse Licensure
• Current state Physicians Assistant Licensed
• NCCPA certified required
• Current CPR Registration