RN-Nurse Practitioner

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Huntingdon (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to assess, diagnose, and manage patient health problems in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. This role focuses on autonomous care within established protocols and state laws.

The ideal candidate holds an NP with current certification, a master’s or doctoral degree, and RN licensure, and demonstrates clinical leadership and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Qualifications

• Must have an NP with a master's or doctoral degree.
• RN licensure is required.
• Current certification as Nurse Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Develops a plan of care within scope of NP practice using written protocols.
• Uses prescriptive authority, procedures, referrals, treatments, and theories in accordance with state/federal laws and regulations.
• 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

Master's or Doctoral level in Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

Practices autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals to treat and manage patient's health problems and serve in various settings as researchers, consultants, and patient advocates for individuals, families, groups, and communities. Performs comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and manages illness and disease. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Develops a plan of care within scope of practice of the nurse practitioner utilizing written protocols to ensure quality patient care.
• Uses prescriptive authority, procedures, referrals, treatments, and theories in accordance with state/federal laws and regulations.
• Enhances quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
• Provides clinical leadership.
• Supports life long learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

• Either a Masters or Doctoral level as a nurse practitioner.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literate.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

• Current certification - nurse practitioner. Eligible for or have certificate of fitness/prescription privileges.

Minimum Required

• RN

Preferred/Desired