APP | Methodist University, Sickle Cell

1200 MH-Memphis Hospitals; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to plan and direct primary health care delivery in partnership with MHPCA. You will provide care and health education for patients and families, aligning with the system's mission, vision, and values.

The role emphasizes protocol-driven practice, collaboration with physicians and staff, and focus on patient satisfaction and retention. Master’s degrees are required/preferred with RN and APN certifications as listed.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Advanced Practice Nursing is required.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients at the center following approved protocols.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures per written protocols with supervising physician.
• Contribute to protocol design and revisions.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to ensure quality patient care.
• Make referrals as appropriate and promote patient safety.
• Develop partnerships with patients and families to support satisfaction and retention.

Skills

Advanced Practice Nursing

DEA licensure

Family Nurse Practitioner

Patient care

Clinical collaboration

Education

Master's in Advanced Practice Nursing

Master's in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Role Overview

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for planning and directing the delivery of primary health care and health education programs in partnership with Methodist Healthcare Primary Care Associates (MHPCA). The incumbent provides care and health education for patients and their families, modeling appropriate behavior in line with Methodist Le Bonheur’s mission, vision, and values.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients at the assigned center according to approved protocols 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 physicians and ancillary personnel to promote quality care for patients.
• Makes referrals as appropriate.
• Recognizes and responds 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 and Training Requirements

• Required – Master’s Degree in Advanced Practice Nursing.
• Preferred – Master’s Degree in Nursing.

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

• Required – Registered Nurse, Tennessee (Tennessee Board of Nursing).
• Required – Advanced Practice Nurse, Tennessee (Tennessee Board of Nursing).
• Required – Family Nurse Practitioner, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
• Required – Basic Life Support, American Heart Association.
• Preferred – Primary Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.
• Preferred – Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center.
• Preferred – Emergency Nurse Practitioner, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
• Preferred – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.
• Preferred – Advanced Practice Nurse, Mississippi (Mississippi Board of Nursing).
• Preferred – Family Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center.
• Preferred – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center.
• Preferred – Adult 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.
• Current DEA number (if required by facility).

Supervision

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 and hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Exposure to excessive heat or cold as required.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations and to handle or administer narcotics if required.
• Ability to read and write to communicate orally and in writing with others.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, squat, kneel, reach, twist, crawl, and bend, and to perform repetitive hand and wrist motion.
• Ability to use hands and feet together for repetitive coordinated motions.
• Good hand‑eye coordination.