RN-Nurse Practitioner- BMG River City Pediatrics

Baptist Memorial Health; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health in Memphis, TN seeks a Nurse Practitioner to manage patients autonomously and with health care teams, addressing a broad range of health problems across settings. The role emphasizes independent assessment, applying prescriptive authority, and leading clinical initiatives while collaborating with peers and supporting ongoing professional development.

Candidates should hold an NP degree, be current with licensure, and be eligible for prescribing privileges; RN licensure is

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree required for NP practice.
• Current NP certification; eligible for prescription privileges.
• RN license required.

Responsibilities

• Develops a plan of care within scope of NP practice using 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 lifelong learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Computer literate

Education

Masters or Doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner

Job description

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

Education

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

Special Skills

• Computer literate.

Licensure

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

Minimum Required

• RN