Primary Care-NP/PA Needed at Erlanger North

Job Summary

Join a growing primary care team at Erlanger North and become part of a practice dedicated to building lasting relationships with patients while delivering high-quality, comprehensive care to the community. This full-time opportunity offers the chance to practice in a collaborative outpatient setting where providers are empowered to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of patients across all stages of life.

As a Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider, you will serve as a trusted healthcare partner for patients seeking preventative care, chronic disease management, wellness services, and treatment for acute illnesses. The role offers a rewarding blend of autonomy and collaboration, allowing providers to develop long-term relationships while working alongside a supportive team committed to exceptional patient outcomes.

The APP will conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, perform physical examinations, develop and implement treatment plans, order and interpret diagnostic testing, manage chronic conditions, and provide education that empowers patients to make informed healthcare decisions. From preventive screenings and annual wellness visits to the ongoing management of conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease, the provider will play a vital role in helping patients achieve their health goals.

This position is clinic-based and follows a Monday-Friday schedule from 8:00am-4:00pm., offering a consistent daytime work schedule with no routine weekend or call responsibilities.

This position is involved in a team-based approach to care. Team members are trained to meet the highest level of function for their role as per the State of Tennessee/Georgia guidelines. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to coordinate care for patients and is trained and assigned to support patients/families/caregivers in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to manage the practices' patient population. Participates in the practices quality improvement process and performance evaluation.

Education:

Required:

RN with a Master's Degree in nursing certification in family and/or adult nurse practitioner. Graduate of a nationally accredited school of nursing.

Masters of Science in Medicine of a certified Physician Assistant program

Experience:

Required:

Two years of experience in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine strongly desired

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration

Required:

Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee. Eligibility to sit for certification in area of specialty

The Nurse Licensure Compact will not change how to obtain or renew a Tennessee license. However, the Tennessee nursing license will be a single state license for Tennessee Residents or non-compact state residents. Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire for non-Tennessee residents.

Preferred:

Certification in areas of specialty preferred.

Department Position Summary:

A nurse practitioner or physician assistant will work under direction of the physicians/medical director. He/She will be responsible for developing evidence based protocols and utilizing them to develop an individualized plan of care. He/She must be able to collect, document, and analyze patient data. They must be able to collaborate with the health care team in the development and implementation of testing and treatment according to protocols. He/She must be able to participate in development and implementation health screening program for adolescents and adults, and develop protocols for identification of high-risk individuals. He/She must participate in community and corporate education on primary care topics.

The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over their life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status. He/She must interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. This is done through evaluation of direct supervisor by direct observation, in a skills lab, or discussed verbally or written. Competency can also be evaluated by a formal peer review process and/or by self assessment based on objective criteria that is reviewed and validated.