Nurse Practitioner - Surgery

Responsible for planning and directing the delivery of Urgent Care/Primary Care services and health education programs in a primary care clinic setting. Works under general established supervision using protocols as required. Models appropriate behavior to employees as exemplified In the Quality Plus manner, which reflects a commitment to the Continuous Process Improvement Plan (CPI). Position reports to the Department Director. Flexible work hours five days a week, subject to non-traditional hours, in an exempt status.

EDUCATION:

• BSN and Master’s Degree with successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner Specialty or a Physician Assistant Program as approved by the state of Tennessee.

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:

• RN License, APN Certification for FNP

• PA License: NCCPA Certification for Physician Assistant

• BLS and ACLS required certification

• Current DEA license issued by the Drug Enforcement Agency

• Responsible for Continuing Education units annually

EXPERIENCE:

• Prefer two years of experience in a clinical setting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner principles and techniques. 

• Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively and productively in a team environment with a diverse set of employees, patients and families.

• Possesses computer skills sufficient to conduct word processing for document development and patient record documentation.