Nurse Practitioner

Description

JOB TYPE: FULL-TIME

Who We Are:

As the only independent and physician-led faculty practice plan of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, University Clinical Health (UCH) offers best-in-class clinical care through a network of 175+ providers across 19 specialties to meet the healthcare needs of the Mid-South community. UCH is a not-for-profit, non-tax-supported group practice and is here to serve the community while providing medical excellence to our patients. University Clinical Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. University Clinical Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. 

Position Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner provides clinical support to the Wound Care Division. Position includes providing patient care in a clinic, inpatient rounding, and long-term care facilities. Shares responsibility with attending physicians for performing routine medical examinations and procedures, conducting and evaluating interval histories, communicating treatment plans, obtaining lab tests, and ensuring comprehensive care.

Key Results Areas (KRAs):

· Patient care

· Patient wound assessment

· Patient treatment plans

· Patient procedure

· Patient orders

· Test interpretation

· Patient/parent/staff education

· Prescription writing

· Patient satisfaction

· Regulatory compliance

· Chart documentation

· Clinic revenue process

· Evaluation of care

· Case review to attending physician

· Patient referrals incoming and outgoing

· Rounding with nurses and support staff at multiple facilities

Competencies 

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Knowledge of FDA
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Committed to supporting UCH’s standard to medical excellence

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Licensed as an RN, MSN degree and certification as a Nurse Practitioner required (must include Certification and prescriptive authority) Required
• State of Tennessee licensure is Required
• 2 years of Wound Care experience preferred