Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

We are seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive clinical care in an occupational and primary care setting. This day-shift position focuses on preventive services, wellness evaluations, acute and chronic condition management, workplace health, and patient education. The provider will work within established clinical protocols and collaborate with supervising physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop appropriate, evidence-based treatment plans.

• Conduct pre-employment examinations and annual wellness physicals.
• Evaluate and treat patients presenting with illnesses and injuries.
• Assess and manage acute and chronic health conditions using evidence-based clinical guidelines.
• Develop and implement treatment plans within established physician protocols.
• Provide preventive health screenings and disease-prevention services.
• Support occupational health programs, including oversight of respirator and hearing testing performed by clinic staff.
• Perform age-appropriate patient assessments and interventions.
• Educate patients, provide health coaching, and advocate for their healthcare needs.
• Order diagnostic studies and interpret results as appropriate.
• Monitor patient progress and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment interventions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals and coordinate referrals when necessary.
• Review appropriate clinical cases with medical leadership and relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain timely and accurate patient documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Practice according to professional, ethical, regulatory, and established scope-of-practice requirements.
• Provide clinical support throughout the clinic as operational needs require.
• Perform other duties related to the position as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with an active and unrestricted applicable license. Certified Physician Assistants may also be considered for the position.
• At least 1 year of clinical experience in family medicine, internal medicine, or urgent care.
• Current BLS certification.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, clinical team members, organizational leadership, and other senior stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and patient-service skills.
• Ability to follow established clinical procedures and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and address a variety of clinical and operational needs.
• Patient-centered approach with strong compassion and professionalism.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements associated with providing clinical care, including sitting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting, pushing, and pulling.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DEA registration.

Key Skills Required

• Patient assessment and clinical decision-making
• Acute and chronic disease management
• Occupational and preventive healthcare
• Patient education and health coaching
• EMR documentation
• Interdisciplinary collaboration

Why This Location?

Ringgold offers access to the outdoor recreation and scenic landscapes of Northwest Georgia while remaining close to the Chattanooga metropolitan area. The location provides convenient access to restaurants, entertainment, cultural attractions, and outdoor activities, with the lifestyle advantages of a smaller community.