Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

• Evaluates, plans and provides care for patients in consultation with and under direct supervision of the attending Physician. The role maintains effective communication with patients, staff and physicians; provides patient care in a competent, professional and courteous manner; maintains working knowledge of current research, and incorporates relevant findings into specific areas of clinical practice.

• Perform clinical procedures under direction of attending Physician and according to approved protocols

• Perform a wide range of activities, including but not limited to: assessment, history and physical, recommendations for patient plan of care
• Monitor patient progress
• Maintain patient medical records according to established standards
• Maintain communication with the supervising physician(s) and attending physician to review patient records and care plans on a routine basis
• Collaborate with attending physicians, facility staff members and other agencies as needed to ensure optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family
• Work independently and interacts as a team member with all levels of clinical staff

• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Effective verbal, written and electronic communication skills
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills

• Graduation from an accredited School of Physician Assistants

• Unrestricted and unrevoked license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Tennessee
• Current license
• Current Department of Public Safety (DPS) registrations IIIV for the purpose of writing prescriptions.
• Current (CPR) certification

• Master’s degree from an accredited School of Nursing

• Unrestricted and unrevoked licensed to practice advanced nursing in the State of Tennessee.
• Current Department of Public Safety (DPS) registrations III-V for the purpose of writing prescriptions.
• Current (CPR) certification

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.