Nurse Practitioner

University-Clinical-Health; Brookfield (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University Clinical Health in Tennessee is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to support the Wound Care Division. You will provide patient care in a clinic, perform inpatient rounding, and contribute to long-term facility services.

You will collaborate with attending physicians to evaluate patients, formulate treatment plans, obtain labs, write prescriptions, and ensure thorough chart documentation. Board certification and prescriptive authority are required, with TN licensure, plus wound care

Qualifications

• Licensed as an RN with valid Tennessee licensure and NP certification with prescriptive authority.
• MSN or higher degree preferred; active NP licensure required.
• Minimum 2 years wound care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in a clinic, inpatient rounding, and long-term care facilities.
• Collaborate with attending physicians to evaluate patients and develop treatment plans.
• Order lab tests and interpret results; ensure comprehensive care and chart documentation.
• Prescribe medications as appropriate and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Educate patients and families; coordinate referrals and communicate care plans.

Skills

Wound care

Patient assessment

Prescription writing

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

RN license

MSN degree

Nurse Practitioner certification

Job description

Description

JOB TYPE: FULL-TIME

Who We Are:

As the only independent and physician-led faculty practice plan of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, University Clinical Health (UCH) offers best-in-class clinical care through a network of 175+ providers across 19 specialties to meet the healthcare needs of the Mid-South community. UCH is a not-for-profit, non-tax-supported group practice and is here to serve the community while providing medical excellence to our patients. University Clinical Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. University Clinical Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Position Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner provides clinical support to the Wound Care Division. Position includes providing patient care in a clinic, inpatient rounding, and long-term care facilities. Shares responsibility with attending physicians for performing routine medical examinations and procedures, conducting and evaluating interval histories, communicating treatment plans, obtaining lab tests, and ensuring comprehensive care.

Key Results Areas (KRAs):

• Patient care
• Patient wound assessment
• Patient treatment plans
• Patient procedure
• Patient orders
• Test interpretation
• Patient/parent/staff education
• Prescription writing
• Patient satisfaction
• Regulatory compliance
• Chart documentation
• Clinic revenue process
• Evaluation of care
• Case review to attending physician
• Patient referrals incoming and outgoing
• Rounding with nurses and support staff at multiple facilities

Competencies

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Knowledge of FDA
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Committed to supporting UCH’s standard to medical excellence

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Licensed as an RN, MSN degree and certification as a Nurse Practitioner required (must include Certification and prescriptive authority) Required
• State of Tennessee licensure is Required
• 2 years of Wound Care experience preferred