Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistant

Elderberry Health; Ashland City (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Elderberry Health seeks a professional FNP/PA to provide comprehensive primary medical care across all ages in Tennessee. You will perform screenings, take histories, order tests, and coordinate follow-up care within a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate holds a Tennessee license, demonstrates strong communication, and works well in a team. New grads are welcome; this is a full-time position focused on high-quality patient access and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Nursing experience, preferably in Primary Care
• Valid Tennessee State License
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• Able to pass drug testing, background checks, and references

Responsibilities

• Perform initial screenings, patient history, exams, and preventive care within guidelines
• Update and verify patient records at each appointment
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests to assess health needs
• Document findings and plan prognosis
• Review lab results, imaging, and emergency reports daily
• Coordinate follow-ups and treatment options
• Refer to specialists as needed
• Deliver quality care while meeting productivity metrics
• Provide patient education and counseling for ongoing care
• Coordinate with other health professionals on care plans
• Submit care plans for periodic review and evaluation
• Prescribe or recommend medications and therapies
• Treat acute illnesses and chronic diseases
• Collaborate on clinical operations improvements
• Supervise ancillary medical staff

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Tennessee State License

Job description

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER (FNP) / PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (PA) JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a Professional FNP/PA who can deliver primary medical care to a wide variety of patients. The FNP/PA will be responsible for caring for patients from newborns through geriatrics, maintaining accurate and current patient records and administering follow-up appointments to patients as required. The successful candidate will work with a team to assist in delivering world class primary care to each and every patient.

Responsibilities:

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  Perform initial patient screenings, patient history, physical examinations, and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines in accordance with the North Carolina Medical Society and American Association of Nurse Practitioners

  
  


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  Update patient records and check records for accuracy at each patient appointment

  
  


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  Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical
  problems and health care needs

  
  


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  Record physical findings and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition

  
  


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  Review lab, x-ray, and emergency reports daily

  
  


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  Determine the need for patient follow-up appointments and further treatment options

  
  


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  Refer patients for specialist services, as needed

  
  


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  Deliver quality care while maintaining all company metrics pertaining to productivity

  
  


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  Serve as the resource patients need for ongoing care information, counseling and provide
  guidance for any patients with critical conditions

  
  


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  Discusses and coordinates with other internal health professionals to prepare a
  comprehensive patient care plan

  
  


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  Submits health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review and evaluation

  
  


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  Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy,
  inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures

  
  


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  Treat acute diseases such as routine viral illnesses, UTIs, and other infections

  
  


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  Treat and manage chronic diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes

  
  


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  Cooperate with operational initiatives for improvement of clinical operations

  
  

Provides supervision to ancillary medical staff.

Supervise daily staff communication

Participate in special screening, training, and community outreach activities periodically

Participate in cooperative arrangements with other health providers in the area

Perform all other medically-related assigned duties

Agree to see “walk-ins” on short notice, as needed and as possible, such as to fill empty time slots on the schedule created by “no-shows” and to promote patient access to care

Qualifications and Experience:

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  Appropriate nursing experience (preferably in Primary Care)

  
  


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  New graduates will also be considered

  
  


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  Valid Tennessee State License

  
  


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  Ability to be a team player

  
  


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  Strong written and interpersonal communication skills

  
  


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  Pass drug testing/screening, background checks, and reference checks

  
  

Physical Requirements: Requires considerable physical effort most of the day. Requires squatting, kneeling, reaching, twisting, walking, lifting supplies and sitting for long periods of time.

Mental Requirements: Must be able to make sound judgment based on assessment and data available and act accordingly. Must be able to be flexible, innovative, and work independently. Must possess skills for computer usage and written and oral communication. Must possess good interpersonal skills and ability to prioritize multiple functions or tasks; and must have tolerance for unpredictable circumstances and usual stress of coping with the human nature of staff and patients.

Position is Full Time