Advanced Practice Provider - Part-Time

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

Job summary

Healthstar/CPS in Tennessee is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide comprehensive patient care in collaboration with physicians. This role includes taking medical histories, performing physical exams, ordering labs and diagnostics, and developing treatment plans.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN (MSN preferred) or equivalent PA training, possesses current state licensure, and is proficient with EMR systems (Athena).

Qualifications

• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• Successful completion of advanced practitioner training and certification from an approved NP program.
• Current state RN/NP licensure or PA licensure with NCCPA.
• Proficiency with EMR systems, specifically Athena.

Responsibilities

• Obtain complete medical history and physical data on patients.
• Interpret and integrate data to determine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Perform a complete physical exam and coordinate with physicians.
• Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Develop provisional diagnoses and treatment plans in collaboration with physicians.
• Administer medications and injections per physician direction; suture minor lacerations.
• Provide patient education and ongoing care instructions.
• Maintain patient records in Athena EMR and ensure confidentiality.
• Triage patient telephone calls and provide consultations.
• Respond to medical emergencies; participate in committees as requested.

Skills

Nursing theory

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Emergency response

Communication

Documentation

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Nurse practitioner certification

PA certification

Job description

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 using principles of prevention.
• Administers medication 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 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 and Abilities

• Demonstrate current competencies applicable for the position.
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practice, and patient care.
• Awareness of organizational 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.
• Apply and modify nursing principles, methods, and techniques to provide ongoing patient care.
• Take medical history to assess medical conditions and interpret findings.
• Prepare and maintain records, write reports, and respond to correspondence.
• Develop and maintain department quality assurance.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Maintain quality control standards.
• React calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Communicate clearly.

Mental and 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 within normal range.
• Requires working under stress in emergency situations and irregular hours.

Education

• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• Successful completion of advanced practitioner training and certification as a practitioner (general or specialized) from an approved nurse practitioner program.

Or

• 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.

Or

• Current state Physician Assistant Licensed.
• NCCPA certified required.
• Current CPR Registration.