Advanced Practice Clinician (NP/PA) | Outpatient Pediatrics | Tullahoma

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: VIP Tullahoma - Peds Job Summary The Advanced Practice Clinician (NP/PA) is service/physician aligned, managing a distinct patient population. The APC may be required to perform some outpatient and inpatient care and facilitate discharges/outpatient follow up. The APC has a strong foundation in evidence‑based practice/education and is responsible for ensuring adherence to clinical pathways/protocols and ensuring an environment of safe quality care. The APC demonstrates an advanced level of medical and nursing knowledge, clinical/technical competence, sound clinical judgement, professional communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and is responsible for professional development and competency validation. Key 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 Act as the first responder for both nursing and 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 Formulates plan of care, identifies expected outcomes from diagnosis, and documents the plan in the medical record Utilizes evidence‑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 communication with patient, family, and staff to promote understanding of the plan of care and expected outcomes Documents and dictates key components of patient progress via daily progress note, transfer, and discharge summary, and/or clinic note where applicable Demonstrates professional practice behaviors including preceptor/mentoring, education and instruction of students, nursing staff, nurses, graduate, and novice APCs Seeks opportunities for active engagement in research and the analysis of evidence‑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 Position Qualifications Licenses: Licensed Nurse Practitioner – Tennessee, Physician Assistant Certified – Tennessee Education: Master’s degree (required) Experience: 1 year relevant work experience Certifications: Licenses and certifications as above Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Disabled/Veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr