PRN Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (Mountain City)

Position Information

Job Title PRN Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (Mountain City) Department Office of Practice Pay Grade Job Category Temporary Job Summary

East Tennessee State University, College of Nursing, is seeking a PRN Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for our Mountain City Extended Hours Health Center, a federally certified Rural Health Clinic serving the residents of Johnson County, TN, and neighboring counties. It provides primary and prenatal care, as well as behavioral health services, in a primary care setting to the community, located inside the Johnson County Community Hospital.

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will provide advanced practice primary care; document all services; collaborate with other clinical staff, clinical director, and preceptor; supervise staff as assigned; participate in quality assurance activities; and demonstrate a commitment to serving vulnerable populations.

ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and skill in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of common acute and chronic health conditions.

• Knowledge of recognized standards of care.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• Ability to organize and set priorities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job across various settings in the classroom, simulation, clinical, and/or community as required and/or needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to position self and balance. The employee must occasionally move (including lift, carry, push, and pull) up to 100 pounds or more. The employee must be able to perceive and respond to sounds and alarms; communicate effectively with others; be able to observe and monitor situations and details at close range in full and dimmed light. The employee may be required to move and/or stay in a stationary position in various settings for up to 12 hours at a time in addition to the preparation and closure of a clinical shift. Rapid mobility may also be required on occasion. Physical expectations of an assigned clinical facility may vary and be subject to change.

Stress levels may be high due to frequently dealing with numerous students, patients, family members, and other healthcare providers. This position demands concentration and the ability to work in emotionally charged situations.

Required Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing with preparation in advanced practice nursing (FNP, ANP, PNP, or another specialty as required for specific position);

• National certification in the appropriate area;

• Certificate of fitness to prescribe;

• Current unencumbered license as a registered nurse in Tennessee or a compact state;

• Experience as specified for each position.

Physician Assistant Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program;

• Valid Physician Assistant license in TN or compact state;

• Certificate of fitness to prescribe;

• Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA);

Preferred Qualifications Salary based on experience

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number SS01591P Is this position subject to a criminal background check? Yes Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? Yes Open Date 05/16/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Support Staff positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.