Dynamic Travel Nurse Practitioner in TN

Tennessee Department of Health; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Department of Health in Cookeville, TN seeks a Clinical Nurse Practitioner with APRN certification and TN licensure eligibility to provide assessment, diagnosis, and medical care for patients and families. The role requires a master's degree in nursing with specialized practitioner training and a Tennessee Certificate of Fitness within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities include prescribing medications, monitoring patient care, and coordinating with physicians and staff.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing with preparation in specialized practitioner skills.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as an RN with APRN certificate in TN; required within 60 days.
• Certificate of Fitness from the Tennessee Board of Nursing required within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Monitors patient health status, care efficacy, and response to treatments to ensure progress.
• Prescribes medication dosages and frequencies; detects adverse reactions; responds to emergencies; provides CPR and preventive care.
• Analyzes exam findings, reviews medical history, orders tests, and gathers information to determine hospitalization or visit reasons.
• Safeguards medical records in line with laws and agency directives.
• Audits patient charts for protocol adherence and quality standards.
• Collaborates with consulting physician on patient care plan.
• Participates in staff orientation, health training, and precepts students in related programs.
• Leads treatment teams to coordinate patient care.

Skills

Active Learning and Listening

Reading Comprehension

Monitoring

Judgment and Decision Making

Speaking

Education

Master's degree in nursing with specialization

Certificate of Fitness, Tennessee Board of Nursing

RN with Advanced Practice Nurse certificate (TN)

Tools

Electronic devices

Medical equipment

Job description

Tennessee Department of Health in Cookeville, TN seeks a Clinical Nurse Practitioner with APRN certification and TN licensure eligibility to provide assessment, diagnosis, and medical care for patients and families. The role requires a master's degree in nursing with specialized practitioner training and a Tennessee Certificate of Fitness within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities include prescribing medications, monitoring patient care, and coordinating with physicians and staff.