RN-Nurse Practitioner - BMG Tipton Family Medicine

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Covington, TN seeks a Nurse Practitioner to autonomously manage patient care in collaboration with clinicians, using evidence‑based protocols.

You will develop care plans, exercise prescriptive authority, lead clinical initiatives, and pursue lifelong learning and quality improvement within a trusted health system.

This position supports professional growth, mentoring peers, and contributing to research and community health projects in the region.

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate in nursing from an accredited program.
• Current nurse practitioner certification; eligible for certificate of fitness/prescription privileges.
• RN license required.

Responsibilities

• Develops a plan of care within the scope of practice of the nurse practitioner 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 literacy

Education

Masters or Doctoral degree in Nursing

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

Education

Minimum Required

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

Preferred/Desired

None specified.

Training

Special Skills

• Computer literate.

Licensure

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