Nurse Practitioner (Midlevel)

Job Description

Job Description

Big South Fork Medical Center, a critical access hospital, in Oneida, TN is recruiting for a full time Nurse Practitioner (Midlevel) to become a part of our team! You will focus on providing high quality patient care as part of a healthcare team. If you are a compassionate, team-oriented Nurse Practitioner with a commitment to providing exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our growing team at Big South Fork Medical Center.

• Provide direct inpatient medical care in coordination with physicians and hospital staff.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic illnesses.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests.
• Develop and implement individualized, outcomes-based treatment plans.
• Counsel patients and families on treatment options, preventive care, and health maintenance.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Document patient information accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program and safety standards.
• Participates in staff meetings, rounding and other activity to support a positive patient experience.
• Maintains cooperation and collaboration with hospital team, physicians, patients and families as needed to enhance continuity of care and a positive working environment.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

Education

· Graduate from an accredited NP program

· Experience & Certification

• Minimum of 2 years of inpatient experience or 4 years of total nurse practitioner experience preferred.
• Current, unrestricted APRN license in the state of Tennessee.
• Current BLS and/or ACLS certification .
• Current DEA license and other certifications necessary to legally practice in Tennessee.
• Must maintain required continuing education credits per state guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care measures.
• Ability to interpret and act upon lab and diagnostic test results.
• Skilled in counseling patients on medical and psychological conditions and treatment plans.
• Proficient in developing and managing comprehensive patient care plans.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable with computer systems and electronic health records.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with patients, families, and team members.
• Thrive in a fast-paced , dynamic clinical environment.

Physical Demands

• Extended periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, and lifting (up to 50 lbs).
• Occasional heavy lifting required when assisting or moving patients who may be weak or non-ambulatory.

Schedule

• 7 days on / 7 days off rotation
• Includes call coverage during scheduled work week
• Work hours may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays , as needed for inpatient care

Big South Fork Medical Center is a 25-bed hospital proudly serving Scott County and the surrounding areas.
We offer care in comfortable and familiar surroundings, conveniently close to home.

Company Description

Big South Fork Medical Center is a 25-bed hospital proudly serving Scott County and the surrounding areas.\r\nWe offer care in comfortable and familiar surroundings, conveniently close to home.