RN-Nurse Practitioner

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Memphis, TN seeks a nurse practitioner who practices autonomously and with other health care professionals to assess, diagnose, and manage patient health problems across settings. This role may involve research, consultation, and advocacy for individuals, families, groups, and communities.

The position requires developing care plans, using prescriptive authority, and contributing to professional development while providing leadership to support

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in nursing (NP program).
• Current NP certification and eligibility for prescribing privileges.
• RN licensure in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Develops a plan of care within scope of practice using written protocols.
• Uses prescriptive authority and related procedures per 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 and supports life long learning.

Skills

Computer literate

Education

Masters or Doctoral NP

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