Surgery - General Physician Assistant

NP Cardiovascular Surgery opportunity in Jackson, TN

Located 85 miles from Memphis, TN Service area: 550,000 people in 17-county service area APP Specialty - Cardiovascular Surgery - Ambulatory& Inpatient Position Details:

Full-time, permanent Employed APP Specialty - Cardiovascular Surgery Ambulatory & Inpatient The nurse practitioner will work in collaboration with a healthcare team to provide excellent patient care in a clinic and/or hospital setting. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assessment of patients, hospital rounding as needed, performing procedures consummate with training/experience with appropriate oversight, prescribing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapy as indicated, and completion of clinical documentation. They will contribute to accomplishing and supporting the mission, vision, and values of the Clinic. The APP models appropriate behavior to employees and provides leadership to the organization and nursing profession. Responsible for ensuring all core measures are met. Requirements:

BSN and Master's Degree in Nursing with successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner Specialty or a Physician Assistant Program as approved by the state of Tennessee. RN License, APN Certification for FNP; PA License; NCCPA Certification for Physician Assistant Current BLS required. Providers who require hospital privileges where ACLS is required by delineation of privileges, or who work in a clinic setting that requires ACLS, must maintain current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association as a condition of employment. Current DEA license issued by the Drug Enforcement Agency Responsible for Continuing Education units annually Two years of experience in a clinical setting. Prefer candidate with surgical practice experience, if applicable to position. Community Details:

Jackson, Tennessee has convenient access to Memphis and Nashville Friendly community of more than 100,000 people Low cost of living NO STATE INCOME TAX 4000 square foot home in $350K range Local Attractions: Symphony Orchestra, Cultural Arts, Athletic Clubs, Country Club, Professional Sports, Camping, Hunting, Fishing, Golf Americas Most Livable Small City (U.S. Conference of Mayors 2013) Ranked 6th Best Cost of Living Metropolitan Area in the Country (August 2017 Fortune Magazine) Hospital Details:

642 bed tertiary care center 26 ORs in Main Hospital and 10 in Ambulatory Surgery Center Cerner EMR 75 Adult ICU beds 100,000 plus ER visits annually Over 300 Physicians on Active Staff Serving 550,000 people in 17-county service area One of the top ten largest public not for profit healthcare systems in the U.S.