Full-Time

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

PRN

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Vanderbilt Health

Vanderbilt Health

10,001+ employees

Education
Healthcare

Junior, Mid

Tullahoma, TN, USA

Candidates must be licensed/certified as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of TN.

Category
Nursing & Allied Health Professionals
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

You match the following Vanderbilt Health's candidate preferences

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • PA's must have a Master's degree and must be licensed/certified as a Physician Assistant in the state of TN
  • NP's must have a Master's degree and must be licensed/certified as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of TN
  • A minimum of one year of experience is strongly preferred for both NP/PA.
Responsibilities
  • Assessment of Health Status
  • Performs and documents in the medical record a complete history and physical examination for acute and complex chronically ill patients
  • Orders and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information and diagnostic procedures where indicated.
  • The nurse practitioner may serve as the first responder for both nursing and house staff in the event of patient status changes, orders, and in situations requiring procedural and resuscitative interventions.
  • Assesses for risks associated with the care of the acute and complex chronically ill patient including medication side effects, immobility, impaired nutrition, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, immunocompetence, invasive interventions and diagnostic procedures.
  • Coordinates daily clinic schedule with the attending physician team, presents patient report, collaborates in plan of care, and follows assigned patient population.
  • Manages diagnostic tests through ordering, interpretation, performance, and supervision.
  • Formulates differential diagnoses by priority.
  • Diagnoses complications and orders appropriate interventions.
  • Identifies expected outcomes from diagnosis, and formulates and documents a plan of care to address complex acute and chronic health care needs.
  • Utilizes evidenced based practice guidelines or protocols in an individualized, dynamic plan of care that can be applied across the continuum.
  • Implements and modifies plan of care
  • Prescribes diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions both pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic, and surgical, needed to achieve expected outcomes.
  • May perform advanced procedures consistent with privileges and competency validation, including minor suturing, complex wound management, line and tube placements and removals.
  • Maintains ongoing communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary health care team.
  • Facilitates and communicates with patient, family and staff to promote continuity of care across the outpatient continuum of care.
  • Documents/dictates key components of patient's progress via daily progress note, transfer, and discharge summary, and/or clinic note where applicable.
  • Documents is timely, meets critical care compliance standards and captures patient acuity.
  • Demonstrates Professional Practice behaviors including: preceptor/mentoring, education and instruction of students, nursing staff, nurses, graduate and novice nurse practitioners.
  • Seeks opportunities for active engagement in research and the analysis of evidenced based practice.
  • Actively participates in Grand Rounds, APN council meetings, faculty and unit meetings, M&M presentations.
  • Maintains CEUs, and membership in a professional organization.
Desired Qualifications
  • A minimum of one year of experience is strongly preferred for both NP/PA.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Nashville, Tennessee

Founded

1875

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What believers are saying

  • Telehealth expansion can increase Vanderbilt Health's patient reach and service efficiency.
  • AI in radiology can improve diagnostic accuracy and operational efficiency at Vanderbilt Health.
  • Wearable health technology integration can enhance real-time patient monitoring and care.

What critics are saying

  • Rapid facility expansion may strain Vanderbilt Health's resources and operational efficiency.
  • Epic EHR implementation could face data integration and user adoption challenges.
  • Leadership transition at Vanderbilt University Hospital may impact ongoing projects and morale.

What makes Vanderbilt Health unique

  • Vanderbilt Health leads in transplant science with a new dedicated center.
  • Epic EHR Software enhances interoperability with Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
  • Vanderbilt Health's multisite trial for Rett syndrome is backed by a $13M grant.

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Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Professional Development Budget

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