Medical Nurse Practitioner- General Internal Medicine

Responsibilities

• Provides episodic and chronic care, as well as screening and educational assistance to clinic patients.
• Obtains and interprets patients’ history, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Orders, performs, or interprets the results of diagnostic tests such as laboratory results, EKGs, and imaging studies.
• Develops appropriate treatment plans and performs diagnostic screenings/immunizations based on evidence-based practice guidelines and professional standards of care.
• Recognizes signs of mental or emotional illness in patients and refers for appropriate behavioral health evaluation and treatment.
• Prescribes medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized.
• Counsels patients about drug regimens, possible side effects or interactions with other substances.
• Educates patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses.
• Participates in continuing nursing education and training to keep abreast of current developments in the industry.
• Serves as a clinical resource for RNs, LPNs, CMAs, lab personnel, patient services representatives, and patient account specialists.
• Performs other related duties as needed.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Nursing. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
• EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of experience. Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Current and valid Tennessee license from the State Board of Nursing for Advanced Nursing Practice. Must meet all state requirements and obtain a valid Prescriptive Authority, including a DEA certificate if prescribing scheduled drugs. (COPY OF LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED)