APN/NP Minor Med PRN

3100 MH Community Care Association; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to plan and direct primary health care and health education at the Minor Med Centers. You will deliver primary care, model mission-driven values, and support a culture focused on service and excellence for Memphis patients.

You will assess and treat patients, collaborate with physicians, and contribute to program development and education initiatives, with emphasis on high patient and family satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an advanced practice nursing field is required.
• Master's degree in nursing is preferred.
• RN with 3–5 years of clinical practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients in the assigned center according to approved protocols.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under supervision of the Medical Director.
• Participate in protocol design and revision.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to promote quality patient care.
• Make referrals as appropriate.
• Ensure patient safety and adherence to policies and standards.
• Develop partnerships with patients and families to enhance satisfaction and retention.

Skills

Advanced Practice Nursing

Clinical Assessment

Leadership

Patient Education

Education

Master's Degree Advanced Practice Nursing

Master's Degree Nursing

Job description

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for planning and directing the delivery of primary health care and health education programs at the Minor Med Centers. The incumbent will provide primary care and health education for patients. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for planning and directing the delivery of primary health care and health education programs at the Minor Med Centers. The incumbent will provide primary care and health education for patients. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients in the assigned center according to approved protocol and acceptable standards.
• Performs necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to written, approved protocols developed with and under the supervision of the Medical Director/collaborating physician.
• Participates in the design and revision of protocols.
• Collaborates with Medical Physician and ancillary personnel as appropriate to promote quality care for patients.
• Makes referrals as appropriate.
• Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors related to patient care.
• Understands, applies, and supports practice policies, procedures, goals and standards.
• Develops strong partnerships with patients, family members, fellow physicians/nurses and support staff.
• Focuses on high patient and family satisfaction and retention.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Required - Master's Degree Advanced Practice Nursing
• Preferred - Master's Degree Nursing

Work Experience Requirements

• Required - General nursing of clinical practice at the RN level 3-5 years

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

• Required - Advanced Practice Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing
• Required - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
• Required - Family Nurse Practitioner - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
• Required - Registered Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing
• Preferred - Primary Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
• Preferred - Adult Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center
• Preferred - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
• Preferred - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center
• Preferred - Emergency Nurse Practitioner - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
• Preferred - Emergency Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center
• Preferred - Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in applying advanced concepts, principles, and professional techniques in a specialized field of nursing.
• Such proficiency is acquired through completion of a master’s degree or higher in a nursing specialty and is demonstrated through national specialty certification as a nurse practitioner.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership and teaching as acquired through experience in a community based clinic.

Supervision Provided by this Position

There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.

Physical Demands

• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Exposure to excessive heat or cold as required.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
• May require handling or administering of narcotics.
• Ability to read and write to communicate orally and in writing with other individuals.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. without assistance and push and pull up to 250 lbs.
• Ability to sit in one place, stand, walk, squat, kneel, reach, twist, crawl, and bend.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motion, as well as using hands for gripping and squeezing.
• Ability to use hands and feet together for repetitive coordinated motions.
• Good hand-eye coordination.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.

Within any role at Methodist Le Bonheur, you can play a rewarding and fulfilling part in helping us provide high-quality, innovative and compassionate care to the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

Our goal is to improve every life we touch, including our Associates.

For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South, and we value the dedicated individuals who play such a crucial role in helping us fulfill our mission.

With Methodist Le Bonheur, you’ll be recognized and rewarded, treated with respect and given many opportunities to learn, grow and build a fulfilling career.

Because we’re not at our best until you are at yours.