RN-Nurse Practitioner Float Pool

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to manage patient care in a primary care setting. The role involves developing individualized care plans, utilizing prescriptive authority, and collaborating with healthcare teams to improve outcomes.

The candidate should hold a Masters or Doctoral degree in Nursing (NP), be currently certified as a nurse practitioner, and be eligible for prescription privileges. RN licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctoral-level NP credential required.
• 1 year clinical experience as NP in primary care.
• Current NP certification; eligible for prescription privileges.
• RN currently or formerly licensed.

Responsibilities

• Develops a care plan within NP scope using established protocols.
• Uses prescriptive authority, referrals, treatments per laws and regulations.
• Enhances quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Interacts with peers to contribute to professional development.
• Provides clinical leadership.
• Supports lifelong learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Masters or Doctoral degree in Nursing (NP)

Job description

Overview

Practices autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals to treat and manage patients’ 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 lifelong learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Experience

• 1 year clinical experience functioning in the nurse practitioner role in a primary care setting

Minimum Required

• Either a Masters or Doctoral level as a nurse practitioner.
• Computer literate.
• Current certification - nurse practitioner. Eligible for or have certificate of fitness/prescription privileges.
• RN