RN-Nurse Practitioner - BMG Walnut Grove

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Memphis, Tennessee, is seeking a nurse practitioner to manage and treat patients' health problems autonomously and in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. This role requires a Master's or Doctoral level education and a current nurse practitioner certification.

The successful candidate will develop care plans, utilize prescriptive authority, and enhance nursing practice quality. Join us to support patient advocacy and professional development.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a nurse practitioner.
• Eligible for or have certificate of fitness/prescription privileges.
• Registered Nurse (RN).

Responsibilities

• Develops a plan of care utilizing written protocols.
• Uses prescriptive authority and procedures as per regulations.
• Enhances quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Provides clinical leadership.

Skills

Computer literate

Education

Masters or Doctoral level as a nurse practitioner

Job description

Overview

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.

Education

Minimum Required

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

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literate.

Licensure

Minimum Required

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