Provides primary or acute healthcare services for certain acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Reports to: Market Director - Physician Practices

Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination.Drag Edit DeleteDocuments patient care performed, assessments made, and orders given.Drag Edit DeleteOrders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies.
Drag Edit DeletePerforms preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and care.
Drag Edit DeleteProvides direct treatment and management of health conditions, including use of prescriptive authority and referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
Drag Edit DeleteProvides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health and wellness, treatment options, and community resources.Drag Edit DeleteProvides care in the context of promoting age- and culture-appropriate informed choices, shared decision making, and the right to self-determination.
Minimum Education
Master's degree in Nursing - Nurse Practitioner Program - RequiredDrag Edit DeleteRequired Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Computer skills requiredDrag Edit DeleteRequired Skills
BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross - Required If not current upon hire, must be obtained within 30 days of start date.Drag Edit DeleteRequired Skills
Licenses: State of Tennessee Nurse PractitionerDrag Edit DeleteMinimum Work Experience
6 months practical application within scope of NP in Family Practice or Specialty Required
2 years Family Practice and/or Specialty Clinic as NP Preferred
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran