Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Provider-Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is a community of individuals dedicated to advancing health and wellness through learning, teaching, research, and patient care. This role requires a strong foundation in evidence‑based practice and clinical education, with the provider responsible for adhering to established clinical pathways and protocols to ensure safe and effective patient care. Organization: Emergency Medicine Community Job Summary The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a key member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, collaborating closely with physicians and other care providers to manage a distinct patient population in the inpatient acute care setting. The APP provides specialized care and supports the delivery of high‑quality, evidence‑based medical services. The APP will demonstrate advanced medical knowledge, clinical and technical competence, sound clinical judgment, and professional communication skills. The APP is accountable for timely and compliant documentation and actively participates in professional development and competency validation to maintain high standards of care. Preferred Qualifications Nurse Practitioner – FNP (ENP preferred) with emergency medicine provider experience Physician Assistant – at least 1 year of emergency medicine provider experience Will consider provider experience outside of emergency medicine (ICU, CV) Key Responsibilities Obtains and documents a health history; performs and documents a complete, system‑focused, or symptom‑specific physical examination, assessment and plan of care. Provides healthcare services for primary, acute and complex care of patients and manages patients’ overall care, identifying expected outcomes for diagnoses. Orders, performs, interprets and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information and diagnostic procedures where indicated. Forms differential diagnoses and treats acute and chronic conditions. Prescribes therapeutic interventions, both pharmacologic, non‑pharmacologic and surgical, needed to achieve expected outcomes. Utilizes evidence‑based, approved practice protocols in planning and implementing care. Initiates appropriate referrals and consultations. Provides specialty‑specific consultation services upon request and within a specialty scope of practice. Facilitates the patient’s transition between and within health care settings, such as admitting, transferring, and discharging patients. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. Certifications LIC – Nurse Practitioner – Tennessee LIC – Physician Assistant – Certified – Tennessee LIC – Registered Nurse – Tennessee Work Experience Relevant work experience in an acute care or emergency medicine setting. Experience Level Less than 1 year. Education Master’s degree. EEO Statement Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. #J-18808-Ljbffr