Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

University Physicians' Association•Knoxville, TN

1h•Onsite

About The Position

University Physicians Association is looking for a full-time, Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) for Tranquility Sleep Specialists, PLLC. The NP/PA consults with both new patients and established patients who have sleep disorders at two locations. The candidate will have a close working relationship with the Medical Director to ensure patient care standards are met throughout two locations. In all interactions, the Nurse Practitioner ensures the first and lasting impression of Tranquility Sleep Specialists as a provider of excellence in patient care.

Requirements

Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues
Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification
Comply with the Tennessee Board of Nursing Standards of Conduct
Compliant with HIPAA policies and guidelines
Demonstrate the ability to analyze complex situations and apply policy
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrate proficiency with computers and electronic health records
Work and contribute successfully within a diverse work and business environment
Non- restricted state license for RN and RNP including prescribing privileges and DEA number.
Hold RNP national certification from a national certifying body recognized by Tennessee State Board of Nursing.
CME/ CEU provider requirements set by the AASM for accredited outpatient sleep labs.
CME/CEU requirements set by Tennessee State Board of Nursing and those required by RNP certifying body.

Responsibilities

Examine patients and establish a medical diagnosis by reviewing client history including sleep assessment, complaints and physical examination.
Provide and coordinate care for patients throughout the continuum of care to assure that care is timely, appropriate, of high quality and cost effective.
Identify, develop, implement, and evaluate a plan of care for a patient to promote, maintain, and restore healthy sleep.
Nurse Practitioner treats patients, colleagues and staff with respect and courtesy.