Advanced Practice Provider/ NP or PA - Urgent Care PRN 2nd Shift

East Tennessee Children's Hospital Association • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

Provides general medical care and treatment to patients in a primary care setting, practicing within the scope of the Tennessee Nurse Practice Act and written medical protocols jointly developed with a sponsoring physician. The role assesses, diagnoses, and treats acute, chronic, and long-term health issues; supports preventive care and health promotion; and works independently and collaboratively with physicians and other medical staff to deliver quality patient care. This is a PRN, second-shift position.

Requirements

• Master’s degree required.
• Tennessee state NP licensure required.
• Active listening and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to present a professional and caring demeanor to patients and families.
• Light lifting, pushing, and pulling of 10–20 pounds occasionally; frequent movement of objects weighing less than 10 pounds.
• Frequent sitting, with some walking, standing, squatting, bending, and reaching.
• Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in pediatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general medical care and treatment to patients in a primary care setting.
• Perform physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and physician instructions.
• Assess patients’ growth and nutritional status.
• Diagnose and treat acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess clinical problems and care needs.
• Record physical findings and formulate plans and prognoses based on patients’ conditions.
• Discuss cases with physicians and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plans.
• Prescribe or recommend drugs and other treatments, including physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.
• Maintain legible, accurate, and confidential medical records, documenting evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Provide developmentally appropriate care and refer patients to physicians or specialized health resources when appropriate.
• Order diagnostic screening tests according to protocol.
• Treat patients, families, visitors, and colleagues with respect and courtesy, maintaining a professional environment.
• Identify, evaluate, and address disease prevention and health promotion needs while providing quality patient care.
• Educate patients and families about preventive care, immunizations, medical issues, and prescribed treatments or medications.
• Work independently and collaboratively with medical staff, consulting, collaborating, or referring as appropriate.
• Share knowledge and skills with colleagues and incorporate learning from professional development and training into clinical practice.
• Accept other assignments as requested; use hospital resources and work time appropriately and efficiently; serve as a role model and resource for others.
• Record applicable patient charges promptly, thoroughly, and accurately to support appropriate billing.

What This Job Offers