NP/PA Hospitalist (Nights @ East and Main)

Job Description - NP / PA Hospitalist (Nights @ East and Main) (42830)

Location : Erlanger East Chattanooga, TN

Type : Regular - Exempt - Full-time - Standard Hours 37.5

Job Summary :

This position is for a night shift Hospitalist. Must be acute care certified NP. A nurse practitioner is employed by Erlanger Medical Center and is responsible for participating in the diagnosis, treatment and supportive care of patients as defined by the Collaborative agreement with the collaborating physician. Care is provided in both inpatient and outpatient areas. The Nurse Practitioner collects, documents, and analyzes patient data, and collaborates in the development and implementation of testing and treatment protocols.

Team Approach :

This position is involved in a team-based approach to care. Team members are trained to meet the highest level of function for their role as per the State of Tennessee / Georgia guidelines. They are assigned to coordinate care for patients and to support patients / families / caregivers in self-management, self-efficacy, and behavior change. They also manage the practice's patient population and participate in the practice's quality improvement process and performance evaluation.

Education :

Required : Masters of Science degree in Nursing (MSN).

Experience :

Required : Minimum of 3 years' experience in pediatric or other ambulatory care setting. Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills; knowledge of organizational functions, policies and regulations; knowledge of current trends and new developments; knowledge of principles and practices of nursing applicable to those areas requiring special education.

Position Requirement(s) :

License / Certification / Registration Required :

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Tennessee
• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in the state of Tennessee
• National certification in a specialty (such as ACNP, ANP, CCNS, FNP)
• Certificate of fitness from the state of Tennessee (as required by specialty)
• BLS completed prior to going to the unit / department and maintained going forward

The Nurse Licensure Compact will not change how to obtain or renew a Tennessee license. However, the Tennessee nursing license will be a single state license for Tennessee Residents or non-compact state residents. Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire for non-Tennessee residents.

Department Position Summary :

A nurse practitioner is employed by Erlanger Medical Center and is responsible for participating in the diagnosis, treatment, and supportive care of patients. The employee must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status. Interpretation of the appropriate information is needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care as described in the Nurse Practitioner's protocols.

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