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Family Nurse Practitioner
Adult/Internal Medicine Full Time Professional Memphis, TN, US
2 days ago Requisition ID: 1005
Salary Range: $105,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually
Memphis Health Center is seeking motivated and dedicated Nurse Practitioners to provide diagnostic and therapeutic medical care to patients across a variety of primary care settings. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care. Responsibilities include observation and evaluation of patients, conducting case histories and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and developing treatment plans.
- Ensure confidentiality of patient information and provide appropriate communication with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Conduct comprehensive physical examinations, evaluate patient histories, and treat common episodic and chronic health conditions.
- Emphasize health maintenance and disease prevention through patient education and counseling.
- Develops and implements personalized, longitudinal care plans for patients with multiple chronic conditions to improve health outcomes and quality of life.
- Proactively manages chronic disease progression through regular monitoring, medication reconciliation, and education to prevent acute exacerbations and avoidable hospitalizations.
- Collaborate with supervising physicians and interdisciplinary care teams while maintaining responsibility for ongoing patient management.
- Interview patients/families, construct medical histories, and assess patient behavior and interpretation of health needs.
- Develop and implement short- and long-range treatment plans.
- Prescribe medications and treatments while demonstrating a strong knowledge of pharmaceuticals.
- Order, perform, and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests.
- Counsel patients and families on preventive care, medical conditions, mental health concerns, and treatment adherence.
- Provide pre- and post-operative care and respond effectively to medical or surgical emergencies.
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical documentation.
- Communicate with collaborating physicians regarding patient status, particularly when changes in treatment are required.
- Demonstrate cultural competency and awareness of age-specific and spiritual practices.
- Participate in staff meetings, continuing education, and quality improvement activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support MHC's mission of delivering high-quality primary health care services.
Requirements
- Education: Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing (MSN/DNP) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program required.
- Licensure/Certification: Current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the State of Tennessee (Required).
- Current DEA registration for prescribing authority (Required).
- PALS & ACLS certifications as applicable (Preferred).
- Experience: No experience required; 1-3 years of clinical nursing or nurse practitioner experience preferred.
- Specialty Experience (Preferred): Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Primary Care, or Urgent Care.
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently within scope of practice.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively counsel and educate patients and families.
- Ability to establish strong collaborative relationships with physicians, nurses, and support staff.
- Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHRs) and clinical documentation.
- High level of professional integrity, accountability, and adherence to confidentiality and compliance standards.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Commitment to patient-centered care and cultural sensitivity.
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