What are the responsibilities and job description for the NURSE PRACTITIONER OR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT- HOME VISIT TEAM position at SOFHA EMPLOYMENT SERVICES INC?
WHO WE ARE:
State of Franklin Healthcare Associates is a physician-led and team member-owned multi-specialty care group headquartered in Johnson City, TN with locations in the upper East Tennessee & Southwest Virginia region. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our patients and our team members.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs assessment, by obtaining patient medical and social histories, and by performing diagnostic testing and taking vital signs.
- Evaluates signs and symptoms of patient and orders diagnostic tests.
- Interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests and laboratory results.
- Monitors and reviews patient care and treatment plans, which may include nutrition and exercise plans.
- Provides education and counseling of patients and family in preventive care, medical conditions, and use of prescribed treatments and drugs.
- Attends staff meetings and serves on committees as needed.
- Participates in quality assurance activities.
- Refers patients to physicians or other health care providers and facilities as needed and monitors outcome of the referral.
- Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Oversees clinical procedures performed by nursing staff in the home setting.
- Works collaboratively with Physicians in the home setting to assess high risk patients, prescribe treatment plans, and refer to higher level of care as needed.
- Manage and treat chronically and acutely ill patients per protocol with IV fluids, IV and IM Medications, respiratory treatments, and other approved treatment methodologies.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Nurse Practitioner - Bachelor degree in nursing and successful completion of a nurse practitioner program at the master level
- Physician Assistant – Graduate of accredited PA program
EXPERIENCE:
- Three or more years of professional experience as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
- Prior hospital experience with preference given to providers who have worked on general medical floors or in critical care or emergency department settings.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Currently licensed in the State of Tennessee as a RN and ANCC certified as a nurse practitioner in a specialty area or licensed as a PA.
- BLS and ACLS Certification required.
WHAT WE OFFER:
State of Franklin Healthcare provides a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package designed to meet the needs of our full-time team members to include:
- Company Provided Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Company Provided Long Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistantce Program
- 401(k) Company Contributions
- Voluntary options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and additional Life Insurance.
- Company match in Health Savings Account Plans (restrictions apply)
- Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holiday Time Off
- An array of team member perks and discounts
- Tuition Assistance Programs
- And more!