Nurse Practitioner - Infectious Disease, JC

ETSU Physicians - Department of Internal Medicine is seeking Highly Qualified Nurse Practitioners to join our expanding Infectious Disease healthcare team. ETSU Physicians is a multi-specialty practice group located in Northeast Tennessee, and is affiliated with ETSU Health, Quillen College of Medicine, and East Tennessee State University. ETSU Physicians 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 patients. 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 for 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. Attending staff meetings and serving 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 the 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. 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 a certificate of fitness in the State of Tennessee. Also, must be willing to obtain AACE certification within 3 years of hire with support.

Please apply online at:

etsuhealth.org/careers ETSU Physicians 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

Work Location:

In person