PRN Advanced Practice Nurse/ Physician Assistant - Chattanooga Float Pool

Summit Medical Group; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Job summary

Summit Medical Group Float Pool in the Chattanooga area is seeking a PRN Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our flexible team, providing coverage across multiple offices as needed.

You will perform physical exams, review records, order tests, and develop treatment plans, ensuring continuity of care as patients transition between clinics.

Successful candidates hold TN RN and APRN or PA licenses, with at least three years in a clinic setting; two years of APN/PA experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Performs complete physical exams, obtains complete medical histories, and records findings.
• Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information.
• Orders (and, as appropriate, performs) appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Determines preliminary diagnoses and therapeutic plans by obtaining, interpreting and integrating data.
• Posts tests and examination results as appropriate.
• Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments, educates patients/family regarding health and illness prevention, and recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Assists physicians in managing acute and long‑term medical needs of patients.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
• Triages nursing and family telephone calls and provides consultation.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Evidence‑based practice

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

Physician Assistant program

Tools

EHR software

Job description

About Our Career Opportunity

Summit Medical Group Float Pool is seeking a PRN Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their practice in the Chattanooga area. Join our dedicated team committed to providing exceptional healthcare services across the Chattanooga area. We’re seeking a flexible and skilled PRN Floater Advanced Practitioner to support our various offices as needed. As a PRN Floater Advanced Practitioner, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to our patients. This position requires adaptability and a proactive approach, allowing you to meet the varying healthcare needs of different teams throughout the Chattanooga area.

Responsibilities:

• Performs complete physical exams, obtains complete medical histories, and records findings.
• Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information.
• Orders (and, as appropriate, performs) appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Determines preliminary diagnoses and therapeutic plans by obtaining, interpreting and integrating data.
• Posts tests and examination results as appropriate.
• Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments, educates patients/family regarding health and illness prevention, and recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Assists physicians in managing acute and long‑term medical needs of patients.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
• Triages nursing and family telephone calls and provides consultation.

EDUCATION:

Successful completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of three years of previous patient care experience in a clinic setting, plus two years of APN or PA experience is preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse in State of Tennessee, or current Physician Assistant licensed to practice in State of Tennessee.

Summit Medical Group is East Tennessee’s largest primary care organization with more than 415 providers at 87 practice locations in 19 counties. Summit also consists of four diagnostic centers, mobile diagnostic services, eight physical therapy centers, four express clinics, central laboratory, and sleep services center. Summit provides healthcare services to more than 370,000 patients, averaging over one million encounters annually. For more information, visit www.summitmedical.com

In addition to our commitment to the health of our community, our organization is also committed to the health of our employees through our employee Wellness Program.

• Employees receive a discounted monthly insurance premium if they actively participate in the wellness program.

Pre‑employment drug testing will occur prior to starting work and only candidates who pass the drug test will be considered eligible for employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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