What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at University Clinical Health?
Description
Who We Are:
As the only independent and physician-led faculty practice plan of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, University Clinical Health (UCH) offers best-in-class clinical care through a network of 175 providers across 19 specialties to meet the healthcare needs of the Mid-South community. UCH is a not-for-profit, non-tax-supported group practice and is here to serve the community while providing medical excellence to our patients.
Position Summary:
The Nurse Practitioner will provide patient care under the direct supervision of a physician, including assessing and diagnosing in the Neurology ICU.
Key Results Areas (KRAs):
- Patient care
- Patient assessment
- Patient treatment plans
- Patient procedure
- Patient orders
- Test interpretation
- Patient/parent education
- Prescription writing
- Patient satisfaction
- Regulatory compliance
- Chart documentation
- Evaluation of care
- Case review to attending physician
- Patient care protocols
Core Competencies:
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations and FDA
- Demonstrated ability to: 1. Treat and provide appropriate care for patients with acute stroke symptoms 2. Triage inpatients in outlying hospitals and report findings to attending physician
- Knowledge of coding and billing parameters that govern the provision of patient care by Nurse Practitioner within state of Tennessee and as applicable to individual carriers
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Committed to supporting UCH’s standard of medical excellence
Requirements
Education & Experience:
- Master's degree in nursing and certification as a Nurse Practitioner required (must include Certification and prescriptive authority)
- State of Tennessee licensure is required
- 3-5 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner preferred
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