Pediatric Neurology Assistant Professor- College of Nursing
Pediatric Neurology Assistant Professor- College of Nursing
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Job Description
Pediatric Neurology Assistant Professor in the Community & Population Health Dept. College of Nursing;
Responsibilities
Responsibilities for this role include 95 clinical practice assignment at Le Bonheur Childrens Hospital which includes: Planning and directing the delivery of healthcare to the Pediatric Neurology population. The incumbent will provide care and health education for patients and their families. In addition 5 educational responsibilities in the College of Nursing will be determined in collaboration with Department Chair.
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Assesses diagnoses and treats patients in the neurology division according to approved protocol and acceptable standards.
- Performs necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to written approved protocols developed with and under the supervision of the Medical Director/collaborating in the design and revision of protocols.
- Collaborates with Medical Physician and ancillary personnel as appropriate to promote quality care for patients. Makes referrals as appropriate.
- Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors related to patient care.
- Develops strong partnership with patients family members fellow physicians/nurses and support staff. Focuses on high patient and family satisfaction and retention.
- Outpatient position involves managing the care of children with new and ongoing neurological disorders developing education plans for families and ordering appropriate consultation and referrals when indicated.
Qualifications
- Earned Masters degree or higher in a nursing specialty from an accredited university required. Doctor of Nursing Practice degree preferred.
- Current DEA certification and must be certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support.
- Unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse (RN) and advanced practice nurse (APN) in Tennessee or eligibility to obtain licensure in Tennesseerequired.
- Current certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Primary and/or Acute Care.
- Academic rank is based upon academic credentials.
Departmental Preferences:
- Three years of clinical practice experience at the RN level.
- Experience in the role of an APRN preferred.
Applicants should attach curriculum vitae and photocopies of transcripts to application.
If you need additional information about this position please contact:
Beth Paton Associate Professor and Director of Advanced Practice Email: or call
For benefits information please visit should have a demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA/V institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services.
THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is the flagship statewide public academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911 the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science is to improve the health and wellbeing of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering integrated collaborative and inclusive education research scientific discovery clinical care and public more than 4600 people on its faculty staff and notforprofit corporation faculty practice groups and with more than 3200 students across the state UTHSC contributes $4 billion to the economy of Tennessee.
Part of the University of Tennessee System the Health Science Center is headquartered in Memphis and includes all six of UTs doctoraldegreegranting health science colleges Medicine Dentistry Pharmacy Nursing Graduate Health Sciences and Health Professions. UTHSC spans the state with its four major regional clinical health science locations in Memphis Knoxville Chattanooga and Nashville as well as more than 100 clinical education sites across is the largest educator of health care professionals in the state and operates the states largest residency and fellowship advanced training programs.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
