Nurse Practitioner - Memphis, TN

ChenMed • Memphis, TN

7d • $111,140 - $158,771 • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is part of the clinical operations team and provides direct patient care in ChenMed/Jencare medical centers, nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), and home settings, depending on the assignment. The role may also involve conducting assessments for members in SNF and home settings. The NP performs geriatric assessments, takes medical histories, conducts physical examinations, diagnoses and treats patients, develops nursing plans of care, provides health education, makes physician and case-management referrals, arranges follow-up, and documents care according to ChenMed standards for quality, service, productivity, and teamwork. The role includes participation in clinical rounds and conferences and preparation of detailed progress notes and summaries.

The NP functions independently as a certified nurse practitioner while collaborating and consulting with a licensed patient care team physician under a written or electronic practice agreement. The position requires consultation with the manager, physician, and medical director to support compliance with guidelines. Participation in risk and quality management programs, clinical meetings, and other meetings may be required. The NP must follow departmental objectives, performance standards, regulatory requirements, quality-of-care standards, and organizational policies and procedures.

The position may require 50–75% local travel and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as needed. The posted annual salary range is $111,140–$158,771; final compensation depends on factors including experience, education, geographic location, and other relevant factors. The role may also be eligible for bonuses or commissions. ChenMed describes offering comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities, and work-life balance; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

Requirements

• ARNP or similar advanced degree in Nursing.
• Current Nurse Practitioner certification in the state of practice.
• At least 2 years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatrics, including prior autonomy to make independent care decisions.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within the first 90 days of employment.
• Demonstrated record of consistently achieving clinical performance metrics in the current role.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Time-management skills and ability to work well under pressure.
• Caring and empathetic demeanor and strong listening skills.
• Detail-oriented, with close attention to patient charts, medications, and care follow-up.
• Basic computer skills and some knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel locally 50–75% of the time, as the position may require.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Board certification by AANP or ANCC is preferred, though it may be required in certain states.
• A current DEA number for Schedule II–V controlled substances may be required depending on the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess acute and non-acute clinical problems; perform and document physical assessments and patient histories, analyze trends in patient conditions, and develop, document, and implement patient management plans.
• Assist in developing nursing plans of care and provide counseling and education to patients, families, and significant others.
• Plan patient care based on knowledge of the patient population and applicable protocols, anticipating and identifying common physiological and psychological problems while considering cultural background, understanding, personality, and support systems; serve as a patient advocate.
• Write admission, transfer, and discharge orders.
• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies.
• Order appropriate medications and treatments, and prescribe medications in accordance with the state of practice.
• Refer patients for consultations and other services when indicated.
• Prepare detailed progress notes and summaries.
• Perform invasive procedures independently after completing documented competency, when applicable.
• Participate in patient-care rounds and conferences; communicate management strategies to the patient-care team and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to meet patient needs.
• Recognize situations requiring immediate physician attention and initiate life-saving procedures when necessary.
• Use advanced communication skills to resolve complex situations and improve processes and patient services.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to evaluate health-care delivery systems and implement new practice patterns as appropriate.
• Participate in activities that support personal and professional growth and development.
• Initiate arrangements and write orders for SNF discharges, and complete required paperwork.
• Work with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, social workers, family members, and caregivers to transition patients to a lower level of care when medically appropriate.
• Introduce the NP role to patients and families; facilitate conferences to review treatment goals, optimize resource use, provide family education, and identify post-SNF needs.
• Support informed patient and family decisions regarding goals of care, palliative care, and hospice; facilitate discharge to an appropriate level of care and use preferred providers when additional services are needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned or modified at the manager’s discretion.

Benefits

• Great compensation and comprehensive benefits are described; specific benefit offerings are not listed.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• Work-life balance.
• The position may be eligible for bonuses or commissions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level