Nurse Practitioner - OB/GYN - UROGYN ETSU Health

ETSU Health - OB/GYN & UROGYN departments are seeking a Highly Qualified Nurse Practitioner to join our expanding healthcare team. ETSU Health is a multi-specialty practice group located in Northeast Tennessee, and is affiliated with Quillen College of Medicine, and East Tennessee State University. ETSU Health offers a competitive compensation package with salary based on education and experience. Our comprehensive benefits package includes: health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 18 days paid personal time off and 10.5 paid holidays annually, a paid retirement plan with an employer matching program, and more.

SUMMARY: Under supervision of a physician, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible for delivering care to patients in an outpatient setting; serving as liaison with the medical community; and making referrals to physicians; while being friendly, courteous, and empathetic to the patients and all parties involved with and in their care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform assessment, by obtaining patient medical and social histories, and by performing diagnostic testing and taking vital signs.
• Evaluate signs and symptoms of patient.
• Interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests and laboratory results.
• Initiate treatment and manage patient treatment plans for acute and chronic illnesses.
• Monitor and review patient care and treatment plans, which may include nutrition and exercise plans.
• Provide training and clinical support of health clinic personnel.
• Promote health education and wellness.
• Supervise and/or administer required tests, immunizations, injections, and medications.
• Establish and revise written medical protocol in collaboration with physicians.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as needed.
• Participate in the teaching of medical students, residents, and other students.
• Participate in quality assurance activities.
• Refer patients to physicians or other health care providers and facilities as needed and monitor outcome of the referral.
• Consult and collaborate with other professionals as needed.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in nursing and successful completion of a nurse practitioner program at the master level. Experience in Women's Health preferred. Currently licensed in the State of Tennessee as an RN, and ANCC certified as a Nurse Practitioner in a specialty area. Certified or eligible for certificate of fitness in the State of Tennessee. OB/GYN experience highly preferred.

Please apply online at: etsuhealth.org/employment

ETSU Health participates in E-Verify EOE / AA/M/F/Disability/Vet

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Ob/Gyn

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Women's Health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Preferred)
• State of Tennessee Certified Nurse Practitioner License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person