RN-Nurse Practitioner Acute Care -Memphis Lung Foundation Memphis

Overview

Job Summary

Practices autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals to treat and manage patient's health problems and serve in various settings as researchers, consultants, and patient advocates for individuals, families, groups, and communities. Performs comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and manages illness and disease. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Develops a plan of care within scope of practice of the nurse practitioner utilizing written protocols to ensure quality patient care.

Uses prescriptive authority, procedures, referrals, treatments, and theories in accordance with state / federal laws and regulations.

Enhances quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.

Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.

Provides clinical leadership.

Supports life long learning.

Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

Preferred / Desired

Education

Minimum Required

Either a Masters or Doctoral level as a nurse practitioner.

Preferred / Desired :

Adult Gerontology Acute Care board certified preferred

Training

Preferred / Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

Computer literate.

Preferred / Desired

Licensure

Current certification - nurse practitioner. Eligible for or have certificate of fitness / prescription privileges.

Minimum Required

RN