Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant (PRN)

Job Description

Job Description

At MCPG, we are passionate about changing the face of healthcare in Middle Tennessee and Kentucky by providing access to biomedical interventions and services for sexual health and wellness. We serve our patients with a highly skilled, competent team of clinicians, staff and volunteers who dedicate their time and expertise to see patients during convenient weekday and weekend hours. We accept insured and uninsured patients with affordable, low-cost or no cost services.

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant 

Job Summary

• Evaluates, plans and provides care for patients in consultation with and under direct supervision of the attending Physician. The role maintains effective communication with patients, staff and physicians; provides patient care in a competent, professional and courteous manner; maintains working knowledge of current research, and incorporates relevant findings into specific areas of clinical practice.

General Responsibilities

• Perform clinical procedures under direction of attending Physician and according to approved protocols.

• Perform a wide range of activities, including but not limited to: assessment, history and physical, recommendations for patient plan of care.

• Monitor patient progress.

• Maintain patient medical records according to established standards.

• Maintain communication with the supervising physician(s) and attending physician to review patient records and care plans on a routine basis.

• Collaborate with attending physicians, facility staff members and other agencies as needed to ensure optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family.

• Work independently and interact as a team member with all levels of clinical staff.

Job Qualifications

• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Effective verbal, written and electronic communication skills.

• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.

Education

• Graduation from an accredited School of Physician Assistants. 

• Unrestricted and unrevoked license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Tennessee.

• Current license.

• Current Department of Public Safety (DPS) registrations IIIV for the purpose of writing prescriptions.

• Current (CPR) certification.

OR

• Master’s degree from an accredited School of Nursing.

• Unrestricted and unrevoked licensed to practice advanced nursing in the State of Tennessee.

• Current Department of Public Safety (DPS) registrations III-V for the purpose of writing prescriptions.

• Current (CPR) certification.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. 

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.