Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine

Company: ETSU Health
Location: Johnson City
Posted on: October 12, 2024

Job Description:

LOCATION: Elizabethton, TN Multi Specialty Office
SUMMARY: Under supervision of a physician, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible for delivering care to patients in an outpatient setting within the Elizabethton office, serving as liaison with the medical community; and making referrals to physicians; while being friendly, courteous, and empathetic to the patients and all parties involved with and in their care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

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• Perform assessment, by obtaining patient medical and social histories, and, by performing diagnostic testing and taking vital signs.
  
  
• Evaluate signs and symptoms of patients.
  
  
• Interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests and laboratory results.
  
  
• Initiate treatment and manage patient treatment plans for acute and chronic illnesses.
  
  
• Monitor and review patient care and treatment plans, which may include nutrition and exercise plans.
  
  
• Provide training and clinical support for health clinic personnel.
  
  
• Promote health education and wellness.
  
  
• Supervise and/or administer required tests, immunizations, injections, and medications.
  
  
• Establish and revise written medical protocol in collaboration with physicians.
  
  
• Attending staff meetings and serving on committees as needed.
  
  
• Participate in the teaching of medical students, residents, and other students.
  
  
• Participate in quality assurance activities.
  
  
• Refer patients to physicians or other health care providers and facilities as needed and monitor the outcome of the referral.
  
  
• Consult and collaborate with other professionals as needed.
  
  
• Provide on-call coverage for evenings and nights as needed.
  
  
  EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in nursing and successful completion of a nurse practitioner program at the master level. Currently licensed in the State of Tennessee as an RN, and ANCC certified as a nurse practitioner in a specialty area. Certified or eligible for certificate of fitness in the State of Tennessee.
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