Nurse Practitioner-Nursing Research
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Job Location:
Memphis, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 6735 - 9429
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Market Range: 15
Hiring Salary: $6735.34 -$9429.47/Monthly
THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION FUNDED UNTIL JUNE 30 2028
JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Under the oversight of the Principal Investigator the Nurse Practitioner participates in all aspects of healthcare and community and nursing education related to a large Tennessee Department of Health grant. The purpose of the grant is to establish a Mobile Health Unit (MHU) Program that delivers innovative evidence-based healthcare services to rural populations in Hardeman Haywood and Dyer counties onsite and neighboring counties through telehealth. This position delivers care at mobile clinic sites and elsewhere as needed including but not limited to performing physical examinations diagnosing illness taking vitals prescribing medications scheduling follow-up appointments and providing healthcare training on various public health topics.
Responsibilities
- Performs physical examinations of patients to evaluate health and diagnose illnesses
- Orders and interprets laboratory tests.
- Determines plans and initiates appropriate treatment and adjusts treatment as necessary.
- Prescribe medications.
- Documents medical information of patients and maintains electronic medical records.
- Educates instructs and counsels patients and families on presenting health problems treatment plans and home care.
- Requests consultation or referrals with other health care providers as needed.
- Schedules follow-up appointments.
- Encourages and promotes preventive health care and positive health behaviors.
- Drives the mobile clinic to the site of service and maintains the unit for service.
- Assists the research team in gathering data for grant reporting.
- Performs other related duties as needed.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:Masters Degree in Nursing. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of clinical work experience. Must have a valid Drivers License and personal vehicle insurance.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). Must meet all state requirements and obtain valid PrescriptiveAuthorityincluding a DEA certificate. (COPY OF LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED)
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Strong leadership skills self-confidence and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and other staff.
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Exceptional active listening skills.
- Skilled in using Microsoft software including Outlook Word and Excel.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to coordinate administer and follow up on participant appointments.
WORK SCHEDULE:This position may occasionally be required to work weekends and evenings. May require occasional overnight travel.
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Pain Management
- Acute Care
- Primary Care Experience
- Suturing
- Vital Signs Experience
- Dermal Fillers
- Experience Administering Injections
- Pediatrics Experience
- Nursing
- Botox Experience
- Medicare
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