CommonSpirit Health
Infectious Disease Nurse Practitioner TN
CommonSpirit Health, Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States, 37450
Responsibilities
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The Nurse Practitioner, Infectious Disease, is responsible for utilizing training and skills to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a physician.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
Obtain medical histories when necessary. Perform physical exams (within established protocol). Diagnose, treat and monitor chronic diseases (within protocol guidelines). Order diagnostic test. Prescribe or recommend medications for prescription for medications and treatment (within protocol guidelines). Promote positive lifestyle habits to all patients through education and counseling. Assist the doctor with Inpatient Rounding, Discharges, and Admissions. Assure charts are signed off by the doctor within 7 days. Maintain patients privacy and confidentiality. Make follow up calls to check patients progress; order outpatient follow-ups, as directed by physician Assist doctors with phone coverage and hospital rounds, taking first call as needed. Work closely with other nurses to assure patient flow is efficient. Consult with doctor regarding patient symptoms to assure proper diagnosis and plan of treatment. Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications Required Education and Experience
Masters degree in nursing 3-5 years clinical nursing practice in an acute care setting required. 1-3 years previous experience as a NP in an acute or primary care setting or equivalent RN experience
Required Licensure and Certifications
Certified Nurse Practitioner Certificate of fitness through American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Licensed as an RN in the state of TN/GA Licensed as a CRNP in state of TN, required. AHA BLS required
Overview Memorial Health Partners and CHI Memorial Hospital, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.
Pay Range $45.96 - $54.92 /hour
Considering applying for this job Do not delay, scroll down and make your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
The Nurse Practitioner, Infectious Disease, is responsible for utilizing training and skills to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a physician.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
Obtain medical histories when necessary. Perform physical exams (within established protocol). Diagnose, treat and monitor chronic diseases (within protocol guidelines). Order diagnostic test. Prescribe or recommend medications for prescription for medications and treatment (within protocol guidelines). Promote positive lifestyle habits to all patients through education and counseling. Assist the doctor with Inpatient Rounding, Discharges, and Admissions. Assure charts are signed off by the doctor within 7 days. Maintain patients privacy and confidentiality. Make follow up calls to check patients progress; order outpatient follow-ups, as directed by physician Assist doctors with phone coverage and hospital rounds, taking first call as needed. Work closely with other nurses to assure patient flow is efficient. Consult with doctor regarding patient symptoms to assure proper diagnosis and plan of treatment. Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications Required Education and Experience
Masters degree in nursing 3-5 years clinical nursing practice in an acute care setting required. 1-3 years previous experience as a NP in an acute or primary care setting or equivalent RN experience
Required Licensure and Certifications
Certified Nurse Practitioner Certificate of fitness through American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Licensed as an RN in the state of TN/GA Licensed as a CRNP in state of TN, required. AHA BLS required
Overview Memorial Health Partners and CHI Memorial Hospital, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.
Pay Range $45.96 - $54.92 /hour