Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Women's Services (Healthy Start) - The Regional Medical Center of Memphis

Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant - Women's Services Healthy Start Program

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A Brief Overview
Acts as the primary health care provider performing health care assessments, diagnosis, treatment, preventive health care, instructions and follow-up care to patients in the management of patient and family care following established protocols.

What you will do

Diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions related to women's health. Provide pelvic exams, prenatal education and referrals to external providers, as appropriate. Provide primary care services, including routine physical exams, management of chronic diseases, and health screenings.

Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as lab work and imaging studies.

Develop and implement individualized care plans. Use clinical knowledge to identify acute and/or chronic health problems through comprehensive, age-appropriate assessments, including medical histories, physical examinations, screenings, diagnostic tests, diagnoses, and prescribing appropriate medications and treatments.

Collaborate with physicians, patients, nurses, ancillary care providers, and others to develop and implement patient-centered care plans.

Educate patients on sexual health, contraceptive options, disease prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices.

Provide education to community about women’s health programs and build strong community relationships in order to increase patient volume at health centers.

Develop, implement and evaluate educational plans/programs and utilize methods, measurements and tools to evaluate achievement of learning goals.

Provide direct outreach and education, through community events.

Offer support and resources for mental health issues, general health topics, chronic disease management, and preventive care.

Assess the learning needs of patients and families and develop and/or implement teaching programs.

Coordinate referrals and arrange for medical follow-up as appropriate.

Develop and participate in health promotion activities and educational programs focused on women's health and general health.

Conduct workshops, seminars, and health screenings to raise awareness about women's health issues and general health. Advocate for health services and resources within the community.

Participates in opportunities that promote learning, growth, and development (i.e., classes, training, committees, research, and webinars).

Provide advanced care, consultation, research, management and education for women’s health issues
Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program Required and
• Additional training may be required for specialty areas. Required and
• Qualified by education, training or experience to work with the adult and/or geriatric patient population as specialty assignment dictates. Required
• APNP - Advanced Practice NP Upon Hire Required and
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure from a participating compact state that is the applicant’s primary state of residence Upon Hire Required and
• DEA certification may be required if applicable Upon Hire Required and
• Current Certification by the National Certification Corporation (NCC), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Upon Hire Required or
• AANP - American Association Of Nurse Practitioners Upon Hire Required and
• Certificate of Fitness (Prescriptive privileges) in State of Tennessee Upon Hire Required and
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and
• ACLS Upon Hire Required and
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Upon Hire Required
• Minimum 2 years experience clinical experience as a Registered Nurse. Required and
• Experience as a Nurse Practitioner in Women’s Health highly Preferred

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  Physical Demands

• Standing - Constantly
• Walking - Constantly
• Sitting - Rarely
• Lifting - Frequently
• Carrying - Frequently
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Climbing - Occasionally
• Balancing - Occasionally
• Stooping - Frequently
• Kneeling - Frequently
• Crouching - Frequently
• Crawling - Occasionally
• Reaching - Frequently
• Handling - Frequently
• Grasping - Frequently
• Feeling - Constantly
• Talking - Constantly
• Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly

• Regional One Health is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program Required and
• Additional training may be required for specialty areas. Required and
• Qualified by education, training or experience to work with the adult and/or geriatric patient population as specialty assignment dictates. Required
• APNP - Advanced Practice NP Upon Hire Required and
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure from a participating compact state that is the applicant’s primary state of residence Upon Hire Required and
• DEA certification may be required if applicable Upon Hire Required and
• Current Certification by the National Certification Corporation (NCC), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Upon Hire Required or
• AANP - American Association Of Nurse Practitioners Upon Hire Required and
• Certificate of Fitness (Prescriptive privileges) in State of Tennessee Upon Hire Required and
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and
• ACLS Upon Hire Required and
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Upon Hire Required
• Minimum 2 years experience clinical experience as a Registered Nurse. Required and
• Experience as a Nurse Practitioner in Women’s Health highly Preferred

Physical Demands

• Standing - Constantly
• Walking - Constantly
• Sitting - Rarely
• Lifting - Frequently
• Carrying - Frequently
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Climbing - Occasionally
• Balancing - Occasionally
• Stooping - Frequently
• Kneeling - Frequently
• Crouching - Frequently
• Crawling - Occasionally
• Reaching - Frequently
• Handling - Frequently
• Grasping - Frequently
• Feeling - Constantly
• Talking - Constantly
• Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly

Regional One Health is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

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