Advanced Practice Nurse/ Physician Assistant - Summit Sleep Center

Responsibilities

• Performs complete exams, obtains complete medical histories, and records findings.
• Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information.
• Orders (and, as appropriate, performs) appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Determines preliminary diagnoses and therapeutic plans by obtaining, interpreting and integrating data.
• Posts tests and examination results as appropriate.
• Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments, educates patients/family regarding health and illness prevention, and recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Affords assistance to physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
• Traits nursing and family telephone calls and provides consultation.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.
• Minimum of three years of previous patient care experience in a clinic setting, plus two years of APN or PA experience is preferred.

Education

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse in State of Tennessee, or current Physician Assistant licensed to practice in State of Tennessee.