[ref. w93106218] Nrs pract-home health - Knoxville

Overview:

Nurse Practitioner | Physician Assistant, Palliative Care

PRN/OCC, Hours and shifts vary

Covenant HomeCare is a proud member of Covenant Health, our region’s top-performing healthcare network.

Position Summary:

Provides primary care to patients under the supervision of a physician preceptor, following established medical protocols.

Recruiter: Bradley Sparks || bsparks2@covhlth.com || 865-374-0852

Responsibilities:

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, and safety standards.
• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required, and adjusts processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
• Collaborates with physician preceptor to formulate and review medical protocols.
• Obtains complete medical history of the patient.
• Identifies health hazards in the patient's environment as well as patient risk factors. Identifies and considers the cultural patterns, economic status, and patient resources in plan of care.
• Performs appropriate physical exam as indicated.
• Obtains appropriate laboratory specimens.
• Analyzes objective and subjective data for appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
• Assures treatment and/or plan of care is consistent with established protocols.
• Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records and maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc. Documents all pertinent information accurately, legibly, and in a timely manner.
• Refers patient to appropriate services which exceed scope of practice of the practitioner.
• Provides health promotion counseling and develops patient teaching information.
• Serves as a resource person for other staff personnel. May supervise clinical staff.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education:

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience:

One (1) year of experience.

Licensure Requirement:

Must meet state licensure requirements. CPR required. Employee must have a valid Tennessee driver’s license and state mandated minimum insurance coverage. Driving record must meet Covenant Health minimum standards at the date of hire and throughout employment tenure.