NP/PA- Primary Care at Erlanger East

Erlanger Health System•Chattanooga, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Erlanger is seeking a skilled and compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a high-volume Primary Care clinic located at Erlanger East in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-established, busy practice that provides comprehensive, patient-centered care to a diverse population within a growing community. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care. In this role, the Advanced Practice Provider will deliver comprehensive primary care services, including the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions. Responsibilities include conducting thorough patient histories and physical examinations, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and prescribing medications in accordance with state regulations and clinical guidelines. The provider will play a key role in preventive care by performing routine health screenings, annual wellness visits, immunizations, and patient education focused on disease prevention and health maintenance. The position requires effective collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care and positive patient outcomes. The provider will be expected to manage a high daily patient volume while maintaining a strong focus on quality, efficiency, and patient satisfaction. Accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record is essential, as is adherence to organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and clinical best practices.

Requirements

RN with a Master's degree in nursing certification in Family Nurse Practitioner; OR Graduate of a nationally accredited school of nursing or graduate of a Physician Assistant program.
Hold current or eligible licensure in the state of Tennessee.
Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee.
Eligibility to sit for certification in area of specialty.
BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward.
Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire for non-Tennessee residents.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of three years experience as a provider in a clinic setting.
Certification in areas of specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive primary care services, including the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions.
Conduct thorough patient histories and physical examinations.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
Prescribe medications in accordance with state regulations and clinical guidelines.
Perform routine health screenings, annual wellness visits, and immunizations.
Provide patient education focused on disease prevention and health maintenance.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care and positive patient outcomes.
Manage a high daily patient volume while maintaining a strong focus on quality, efficiency, and patient satisfaction.
Accurately and timely document in the electronic medical record.
Adhere to organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and clinical best practices.
Develop evidence-based protocols and utilize them to develop an individualized plan of care.
Collect, document, and analyze patient data.
Collaborate with the health care team in the development and implementation of testing and treatment according to protocols.
Participate in the development and implementation of health screening programs for adults and pediatric patients.
Develop protocols for identification of high-risk individuals.
Assess data reflective of the patient's status.
Interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient's age-specific needs and provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures.