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Covenant Health lists this Advertised Title Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Urgent Care Lenoir City opportunity in lenoir city, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care- Lenoir City
Part Time, 60 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift
Covenant Medical Group Overview:
Covenant Medical Groupis the employed and managed medical practice organization of Covenant Health, providing comprehensive care across East Tennessee. With more than 300 physicians and advanced practice providers in 20 communities, our team deliversexpertiseacross a broad spectrum of specialtiesfrom primary careand walk-in clinics topreventive medicineandadvanced surgical andsubspecialty services.We are committed to offering coordinated, patient-centered care that spans the continuum of health needs, ensuring access to exceptional providers close to home.
Position Summary:
Provides primary care to patients under the supervision of a physician preceptor, following established medical protocols.
Responsibilities
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program and safety standards.
Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required, and adjusts processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
Collaborates with physician preceptor to formulate and review medical protocols.
Obtains complete medical history of the patient.
Identifies health hazards in the patient's environment as well as patient risk factors. Identifies and considers the cultural patterns, economic status, and patient resources in plan of care.
Performs appropriate physical exam as indicated.
Obtains appropriate laboratory specimens.
Analyzes objective and subjective data for appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
Assures treatment and/or plan of care is consistent with established protocols.
Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records and maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc. Documents all pertinent information accurately, legibly, and in a timely manner.
Follows Medicare guidelines for accuracy in CPT and ICD coding.
Applies the fundamentals of AIDET when communicating with patients.
Refers patient to appropriate services which exceed scope of practice of the practitioner.
Provide health promotion counseling and develop patient teaching information.
Serves as a resource person for other staff personnel. May supervise clinical staff.
Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
Collaborate with the patient, physician and other care team members as part of a team-based approach to overall patient care.
Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed.
Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.
Minimum Experience:
None. 2 years of PA/NP experience in Urgent Care or ED preferred.
Licensure Requirement:
Must meet the State's requirements as a Nurse Practitioner. CPR required. Must have and maintain one of the applicable certifications based on specialty area assigned as outlined below:
Certification Organization
Certification Type
CH Organizations who accept certification
AANP
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
CMG-All Clinics
Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGNP)
CMG-Internal Med or Specialty/Cardiology Clinic
Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP)
N/A
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
N/A
ANCC
American Nurses Credentialing Center
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
CMG-All Clinics
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC)
CMG-Internal Med or Specialty/Cardiology Clinic
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
N/A
AACN
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNPC-AG)
N/A
NCC
National Certification Corporation
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC)
N/A
Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner (WHNP-BC)
CMG-Reproductive Med Clinics
PNCB
Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
Primary Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-PC)
N/A
Acute Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-AC)
N/A
NBCRNA
National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthesist
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesist (CRNA)
N/A
AMCB
American Midwifery Certification Board
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
N/A
Certified Midwife (CM)
N/A
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Worksite address
lenoir city, TN, 37771, US
Who can apply
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