RN-Nurse Practitioner Lead- Neurology Specialists

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care organization in Memphis, Tennessee is seeking an experienced nurse practitioner to manage patient health problems and collaborate with healthcare professionals. Responsibilities include developing plans of care and enhancing nursing practices. The ideal candidate has at least one year of clinical experience and holds a Master's or Doctoral degree as a nurse practitioner. This position emphasizes clinical leadership and requires computer literacy.

Qualifications

• 1 year clinical experience functioning in the nurse practitioner role in a primary care setting.
• Eligibility for certificate of fitness/prescription privileges is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops a plan of care utilizing written protocols.
• Uses prescriptive authority in accordance with state/federal laws.
• Enhances quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Provides clinical leadership and supports lifelong learning.

Skills

Computer literate

Education

Masters or Doctoral level 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 lifelong learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Experience - Minimum Required

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

Education - Minimum Required

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

Special Skills - Minimum Required

• Computer literate.

Licensure - Minimum Required

• RN

Licensure - Preferred/Desired

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