APN/NP Minor Med

About the role

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for planning and directing the delivery of primary health care and health education programs at the Minor Med Centers. The incumbent will provide primary care and health education for patients. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Responsibilities

• Affords assessments, diagnoses, and treatments for patients in the assigned center according to approved protocols and acceptable standards.
• Performs necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to written, approved protocols developed with and under the supervision of the Medical Director/collaborating physician.
• Collaborates with Medical Physician and ancillary personnel as appropriate to promote quality care for patients.
• Makes referrals as appropriate.
• Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors related to patient care.
• Understands, applies, and supports practice policies, procedures, goals and standards.
• Develops strong partnerships with patients, family members, fellow physicians/nurses and support staff.
• Focuses on high patient and family satisfaction and retention.

Requirements

• Education/Formal Training Requirements: Required - Master's Degree Advanced Practice Nursing Preferred - Master's Degree Nursing
• Work Experience Requirements: Required - General nursing of clinical practice at the RN level 3-5 years

Qualifications

• Licenses And Certifications Requirements: Required - Registered Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing Required - Adult Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center Required - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association Required - Advanced Practice Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing Preferred - Family Nurse Practitioner - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Preferred - Advanced Practice Nurse Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Nursing Preferred - Emergency Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center Preferred - Emergency Nurse Practitioner - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Preferred - Primary Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Nursing Certification Board Preferred - Registered Nurse Arkansas - Arkansas State Board of Nursing Preferred - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center Preferred - Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center Preferred - Registered Nurse Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Nursing Preferred - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Preferred - Family Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center

Skills

• Proficiency in applying advanced concepts, principles, and professional techniques in a specialized field of nursing.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership and teaching as acquired through experience in a community based clinic.

Benefits

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

Pay

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Schedule

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