Independent NP: Clinical Leader & Research Advocate

Baptist Memorial Health; Huntingdon (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health seeks a Nurse Practitioner to autonomously and collaboratively evaluate and manage patient health across settings, including research support and community advocacy. You will perform comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning following protocols and laws.

The role emphasizes prescriptive authority and leadership in nursing practice, with ongoing professional development and adherence to regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be computer literate.
• Master's or Doctoral level as a nurse practitioner required.
• RN licensure and NP certification required; eligible for prescribing privileges.

Responsibilities

• Develops a plan of care within scope of practice using written protocols.
• Uses prescriptive authority, procedures, referrals, treatments, and theories per state/federal laws.
• Enhances quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
• Provides clinical leadership.
• Supports lifelong learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Computer literate

Education

Masters or Doctoral NP

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health seeks a Nurse Practitioner to autonomously and collaboratively evaluate and manage patient health across settings, including research support and community advocacy. You will perform comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning following protocols and laws.

The role emphasizes prescriptive authority and leadership in nursing practice, with ongoing professional development and adherence to regulations.