What are the responsibilities and job description for the APP Specialty-Ambulatory position at West Tennessee Healthcare?
Category:
Advanced Practice Provider
City:
Jackson
State:
Tennessee
Shift:
0 - Day (United States of America)
Job Description Summary:
Responsible for planning and directing the outpatient care of GYN services and health education programs in a specialty 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 reporting to the Department Director. Flexible work hours five days a week, subject to non-traditional hours, in an exempt status.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Collaborates with the precepting physician in establishing/reviewing protocols for managing acute and long-term medical needs of the patients. Performs a complete physical exam, obtain a complete medical history and records findings. Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Interprets and integrates data to determine preliminary diagnoses and therapeutic plan. Provides medical services and health education to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients under the supervision of the Nurse Practitioner's preceptor. Performs necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to approved protocols developed with and under the supervision of the Nurse Practitioner's preceptor which may include the following: securing, recording and evaluating the health, psychosocial and developmental history of patients, ordering laboratory and x-ray studies, carrying out prescription drug orders under protocols, management of common or chronic illnesses, referrals, etc. Administers or gives orders to nursing support to administer medications and injections in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines. Collaborates with the precepting physician in establishing/reviewing protocols for managing acute and long-term medical needs of the patients.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
- BSN and a Master's Degree in Nursing with successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner with a specialty in women’s health or midwifery as approved by the state of Tennessee.
LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:
- RN License, APN Certification for FNP or WHNP, AMCB certification, and BLS certification. Must obtain current DEA license issued by the Drug Enforcement Agency.
EXPERIENCE:
- Prefer two years of experience in a clinical setting.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of 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.
NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
