Family Nurse Practitioner

Chota-Community-Health-Services-1; Madisonville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chota Community Health Services in Madisonville, TN seeks a Family Nurse Practitioner to provide primary health care under Tennessee scope of practice. The APRN will collaborate with supervising physicians and manage patient care across clinical settings.

Requirements include an MS in Nursing with FNP concentration, Tennessee licensure, and DEA registration. The role emphasizes patient evaluation, treatment planning, coordination of referrals, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• MSN with FNP concentration required.
• Tennessee licensure and DEA registration required.
• Continued Medical Education as required by licensing board.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary health care within TN scope of practice and collaborative agreement.
• Examine patients, diagnose, prescribe medications and provide treatment.
• Order, perform, and interpret tests; maintain patient records and documentation.
• Coordinate referrals, education, and preventive care with PCMH team.
• Supervise clinical staff and ensure patient safety and quality of care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner

Tennessee Licensure

DEA Number

Job description

Family Nurse Practitioner

Madisonville, Madisonville, TN, US

Salary Range: $95,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually

Position Summary: An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse who has a Master’s of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner concentration, who will function in an expanded role providing primary health care under the Tennessee approved scope of practice and their collaborative practice agreement in conjunction with their supervising medical providers.

Role and Responsibilities

• As a condition of employment, the healthcare provider will undertake to provide covered services, including emergency treatment,to a health center patient within the approved scope of practice ofChota Community Health Services (CCHS), and to any individual who is not a patient ofCCHS when asked, called upon, or undertakes, at or near any CCHS location and as a result of a non-CCHS patient's emergency situation,to temporarily treat or assist in treating that non-health center patient.
• Functions under the Tennessee approved scope of practice and their collaborative practice agreement. Adheres to policies and procedures.
• Examination of patients, diagnosis, the prescription of medicine, and providing treatment for injuries, diseases, and other ailments.
• Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury as approved through the privileging process.
• Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
• Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results. Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals. Maintains records and appropriate documentation regarding practice activities.
• Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and/or family members.
• Advise patients concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention. Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers. Evaluates patient responses to educational endeavors.
• Promotes standards for care in the community.
• Refer patients to medical specialists, other practitioners, or other resources when necessary.
• Continues professional development by attending seminars and conferences.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment. Participate in Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Care Team collaboration
• Properly supervise nurse practitioner students to ensure patient safety and quality of care.
• Obtains and maintains credentialing by insurance companies. Is familiar with the various insurance plans Center wants to be providers with, follows their agreements regarding referrals, pre-certification, prescriptions, hospitalization, and other utilization requirements and expectations.
• Supervision of clinical team (including LPNs, MAs etc.) during the time that they are assigned to you as the provider or working under your direction.
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Ability to cooperate and work well with others
• Attend monthly staff meetings
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Valid Tennessee Licensure
• Valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Number
• Family Nurse Practitioner/Pediatric Nurse Practitioner graduate of a certified program/Masters of Science in Nursing/Masters of Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies
• Completion of training program
• Continued Medical Education as required by licensing/certifying board

Preferred Skills

• Interpersonal/human relations skills
• Organizational skills
• Excellent knowledge of medical procedures and approved medical practices
• Ability to multi task and delegate tasks appropriately
• Ability to operate personal computer and navigate medical software programs
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.