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Nurse Practitioner

Meharry Medical College

Nashville, Tennessee

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Policies, Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), Disease, Documentation, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Family Medicine, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Healthcare Administration, Identify Issues, Infection Control, Legal, Medical Equipment, Medical Office, Medical Terminology, Medical Treatment, Multitasking, Nurse Practitioner, OSHA, Office Equipment, Operations, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Prescription Drugs, Preventative Maintenance, Primary Care, Printers, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Quality Control, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Registered Nurse (RN), Safety/Work Safety, Sterilization, Test Requirements
LOCATION
Nashville, Tennessee
POSTED
21 days ago
Nurse Practitioner (NP) performs various functions, such as diagnose, treat and manage certain diseases; perform physical exams and order tests; and write prescriptions. The NP can work without doctor supervision and can be a patient's primary care provider. This position will also practice primary care and family medicine in collaboration with a faculty physician.

Daily Operations:

• Performs preliminary assessment of patient through observation and interview, and physical assessment; appropriately diagnose and treat identified health problems within scope of practice; identifies patient's concerns.
• Communicates procedures to patient to maximize emotional and physical comfort. Communicates procedures to patient to maximize emotional and physical comfort. Evaluates findings of examinations and procedures performed; documents in patient's record
• Notifies physician when finds problems or abnormalities; performs physician examinations and procedures according to guidelines; documents inpatient chart. Identifies patient/family education needs regarding health status. Completes reports and submits to supervisor as requested. Maintains strict confidentiality in matters relating to patients and clinic personnel.
• Utilized appropriate channels to communicate stressful situations and problems. Maintains flexibility in relation to patient assignment and work schedule.
• Demonstrates accurate knowledge of legal implications and appropriate application of clinical and administrative policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates accurate knowledge and appropriate application of clinical and administrative policies and procedures.
• Practices current safety knowledge, infection control and sterilization policies, and procedures.
• Actively participates in Quality Assessment programs
• Responds appropriately in actual or simulated emergencies and demonstrates knowledge of fire, STAT and disaster procedures.
• Provides proper cleaning and care for equipment and supplies and preventive maintenance for equipment
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Executive Director, Medical Director or Supervisor.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrates a general understanding and knowledge of primary care, family medicine, and the Elam Mental Health Center Clinic office standards, procedures, medical terminology, and medical office practices.
• Demonstrates a general understanding and knowledge of front/back office standards, procedures, medical terminology, and medical office practices.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, independently, under pressure.
• Core Competencies; Patient Assessment, Clinical Procedure with Scope of Service
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of OSHA, Infection Control, and safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working environment.
• Knowledge of chart documentation requirements and recording test results.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to operate computer and printer, general office equipment, and telephone equipment

Required Education and Experience:

The educational requirements for nurse practitioners vary by state but most require a Master's or Doctoral degree or post-Master's certificate.

Preferred graduate of an approved adult or family nurse practitioner program. Must be a registered nurse in the State of Tennessee and be board certified/board eligible to practice as an adult or family nurse practitioner. Eligible for a certificate of fitness to prescribe medication in the State of Tennessee, if applicable.

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