Be part of one of the Nation's Top 100 Hospitals, located in beautiful Chattanooga, TN.
This position is licensed by the state to provide routine diagnostic, therapeutic and emergency care for patients; may maintain a patient case load and have specialized training in a clinical area. Clinical problems treated by the ARNP shall include, but not be limited to health maintenance, common acute illnesses, management of stable chronic disease, minor surgical procedures, office procedures and orthopedics consistent with the community standard for primary care providers.
Essential Duties:
· Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients.
· Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
· Performs complete physical exams and records findings. Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
· Manage stable chronic disease in the scope of RNP expertise, and refer patients with illness beyond the scope of expertise to the appropriate specialty or sub-specialty.
· Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
· Administers medications and injections within scope of ARNP expertise.
· Interviews and advises patients and family regarding treatment, health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
· Maintains and reviews patients records, charts and other pertinent information. Posts test and examination results.
· Uses Universal Precautions including personal protective equipment for anticipated contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials.
· Performs related duties as required.
Education:
· Master's degree in Nursing
· Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program
Experience:
· One year of previous Nurse Practitioner experience preferred
License/Certification:
· Current State RN/ARNP license with prescriptive authority
· CPR certification
· ANCC certification
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