RN-Nurse Practitioner - Tipton BCC Humphreys

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a nurse practitioner to autonomously manage patient health problems and collaborate with other healthcare professionals. The role involves assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and serving as a patient advocate across settings.

The NP will operate within state/federal laws, utilize protocols, and contribute to professional development while providing leadership and ongoing education. RN licensure and NP certification are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in nursing? (not explicitly stated)
• Current certification as a nurse practitioner and eligible for prescriptive privileges
• RN licensure required

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in nursing (NP)

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

Education

Minimum Required

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

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literate.

Licensure

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

Minimum Required

• RN