NURSE PRACTITIONER

Covenant-Health; Sevierville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health in Sevierville, TN seeks a Nurse Practitioner for its Urgent Care, full-time, 80 hours per pay period with variable shifts. The NP will provide primary care under a physician preceptor, following established medical protocols and ensuring patient-centered care.

The role emphasizes collaboration, accurate documentation, adherence to CPT/ICD coding, patient safety, and ongoing professional development within a busy, team-based clinic.

Qualifications

• Must meet the State's requirements as a Nurse Practitioner.
• CPR required.
• 2 years Urgent Care Experience strongly preferred.
• Must have and maintain one of the applicable certifications based on specialty area assigned.

Responsibilities

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program and safety standards.
• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required, and adjusts processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
• Collaborates with physician preceptor to formulate and review medical protocols.
• Obtains complete medical history of the patient.
• Identifies health hazards in the patient's environment and considers cultural patterns, economic status, and patient resources in plan of care.
• Performs appropriate physical exam as indicated.
• Obtains appropriate laboratory specimens.
• Analyzes data for appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
• Follows Medicare CPT and ICD coding guidelines.
• Applies AIDET when communicating with patients.
• Refers patient to appropriate services which exceed scope of practice of the practitioner.
• Provide health promotion counseling and develop patient teaching information.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and affiliations.
• Collaborate with patient, physician and other care team members; participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Job description

Overview

Nurse Practitioner, Sevierville Urgent Care

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Variable Shifts

Covenant Medical Group Overview:

Covenant Medical Groupis the employed and managed medical practice organization of Covenant Health, providing comprehensive care across East Tennessee. With more than 300 physicians and advanced practice providers in 20 communities, our team deliversexpertiseacross a broad spectrum of specialtiesfrom primary careand walk-in clinics topreventive medicineandadvanced surgical andsubspecialty services.We are committed to offering coordinated, patient-centered care that spans the continuum of health needs, ensuring access to exceptional providers close to home.

Position Summary:

Provides primary care to patients under the supervision of a physician preceptor, following established medical protocols.

Responsibilities

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program and safety standards.
• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required, and adjusts processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
• Collaborates with physician preceptor to formulate and review medical protocols.
• Obtains complete medical history of the patient.
• Identifies health hazards in the patient's environment as well as patient risk factors. Identifies and considers the cultural patterns, economic status, and patient resources in plan of care.
• Performs appropriate physical exam as indicated.
• Obtains appropriate laboratory specimens.
• Analyzes objective and subjective data for appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
• Assures treatment and/or plan of care is consistent with established protocols.
• Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records and maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc. Documents all pertinent information accurately, legibly, and in a timely manner.
• Follows Medicare guidelines for accuracy in CPT and ICD coding.
• Applies the fundamentals of AIDET when communicating with patients.
• Refers patient to appropriate services which exceed scope of practice of the practitioner.
• Provide health promotion counseling and develop patient teaching information.
• Serves as a resource person for other staff personnel. May supervise clinical staff.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Collaborate with the patient, physician and other care team members as part of a team-based approach to overall patient care.
• Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience:

None. 2 years Urgent Care Experience strongly preferred.

Licensure Requirement:

Must meet the State's requirements as a Nurse Practitioner. CPR required. Must have and maintain one of the applicable certifications based on specialty area assigned as outlined below:

Certification Organization

Certification Type

CH Organizations who accept certification

AANP

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

CMG-All Clinics

Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGNP)

CMG-Internal Med or Specialty/Cardiology Clinic

Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP)

N/A

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

N/A

ANCC

American Nurses Credentialing Center

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)

CMG-All Clinics

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC)

CMG-Internal Med or Specialty/Cardiology Clinic

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)

N/A

AACN

American Association of Critical Care Nurses

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNPC-AG)

N/A

NCC

National Certification Corporation

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC)

N/A

Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner (WHNP-BC)

CMG-Reproductive Med Clinics

PNCB

Pediatric Nursing Certification Board

Primary Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-PC)

N/A

Acute Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-AC)

N/A

NBCRNA

National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthesist

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesist (CRNA)

N/A

AMCB

American Midwifery Certification Board

Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)

N/A

Certified Midwife (CM)

N/A