Nurse Practitioner

Cookeville-Medical-Center-; Sparta (TN); In loco; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Cookeville-Medical-Center- is seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality patient care in a clinical pediatric setting in Sparta, TN. You will work under the Medical Director and Practice Administrator to assess, diagnose, and manage patient health needs, including developing treatment plans and prescribing medications within regulatory guidelines.

The position requires a Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing, two or more years of NP experience in a clinic or urgent care, pediatric

Competenze

• Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Nursing is required.
• 2+ years of nurse practitioner experience in a clinic/practice or urgent care environment required.
• Pediatric experience is a plus.
• Active RN and NP licenses required.
• Maintain CDS/DEA license to prescribe/dispense medications.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR).

Mansioni

• Obtain a comprehensive health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assess illness, risk factors, psychosocial, and family history; perform physical examinations.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and prescribe medications in compliance with guidelines and state laws.
• Diagnose diseases and administer appropriate treatments.
• Order/perform lab tests and diagnostic screenings as needed, consult with physicians as necessary.
• Document assessments and treatment plans in patient charts and electronic records.
• Communicate care plans to patients and families to support self-management and prevention.
• Coordinate with care teams for each patient visit and post-visit follow-up.
• Assist with discharge planning and ensure smooth transitions of care when needed.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

EMR experience

Patient care

Nurse Practitioner license

Formazione

Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing

Descrizione del lavoro

• Location 207 Bockman Way,Sparta, TN, 38583,United States

What You’ll Be Doing

The Nurse Practitioner (NP), under the general direction of the Medical Director and Practice Administrator, will provide healthcare in a pediatric practice clinical setting within their scope.

The successful candidate will / be able to:

• Obtain a comprehensive health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assess presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing thorough physical examination
• Develop and implement treatment plan including, but not limited to prescribe/dispense medications in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws
• Able to diagnosis disease states and administer appropriate treatment
• Understand and practice within specified limits and consults with Medical Director as appropriate
• Order/perform appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and other screening tests, including seek other information as needed, and consult with physicians and other clinicians for the evaluation of illness as needed
• Document assessment and treatment plan clearly and concisely in patient chart, in a timely fashion
• Prepare documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written format or electronically
• Effectively conduct patient consults and communicate plan of treatment and care with patient/family to ensure patient awareness of self-management and health promotion/disease prevention
• Recommend appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs
• Work with specified care teams for preparations for each patient office visit and the follow-up care post visit
• Maintain cooperative and respectful attitude with clinic personnel, providers, and patients to enhance continuity of care and a positive working environment
• Communicate appropriate information to other professionals and community agencies
• Ensure an appropriate discharge plan by facilitating the implementation of the discharge plan, discharge teaching and update discharge plan in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team in accordance with patient’s clinical course and continuing needs to expedite post discharge care
• Willingness and ability to utilize telehealth to treat patients as appropriate
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Nursing required
• At least 2 years of experience practicing as a Nurse Practitioner in a clinic/practice or urgent care or environment required
• Pediatric experience is a plus!
• Valid Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner licenses required
• Maintain all appropriate approvals to prescribe and dispense drugs under applicable State and federal law (CDS DEA license)
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Courteous and compassionate bedside manner

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• 401k
• Continuing Education

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.