Advanced Practice Provider - East TN Primary Care, Knoxville

Healthstar/CPS•Knoxville, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing primary care services in East Tennessee. The Advanced Practice Provider will be responsible for obtaining patient medical history, performing physical exams, diagnosing and treating medical conditions, and collaborating with physicians. The position requires managing patient care, ordering diagnostic procedures, administering treatments, and educating patients and their families on health and illness prevention. The provider will also maintain patient records, handle telephone consultations, manage emergencies, and ensure patient confidentiality. Attendance at meetings and participation in professional development are also expected.

Requirements

Must demonstrate current competencies applicable for the position.
Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practice, and medical care to give and evaluate patient care.
Knowledge of organizations policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care.
Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
Skill and knowledge in taking medical history to assess medical conditions and interpret findings.
Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports and responding to correspondence.
Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
Ability to maintain quality control standards.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Current state Registered Nurse Licensure
Current state Advanced Practice Nurse Licensure OR Current state Physicians Assistant Licensed
NCCPA certified required
Current CPR Registration

Nice To Haves

MSN preferred
Successful completion of advance practitioner training and certification as a practitioner (general or specialized) from an approved nurse practitioner program.
Successful completion of a Physician's Assistant training (general or specialized) from an approved PA program.

Responsibilities

Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients.
Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
Performs a complete physical exam and records findings.
Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
Administers medical and injections according to physician direction.
Sutures minor lacerations.
Evaluates and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention and makes recommendations as needed.
Interprets tests and examination results under the direction of a physician.
Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
Provides patient education as needed.
Maintains and reviews patient’s records and other pertinent information.
Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultations.
Manages medical and surgical emergencies.
Must be knowledgeable of EMR (Athena).
Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
In person regular and punctual attendance.
Performs related work as required.