This is a job description.  It does not necessarily indicate that this position is open for employment.
View current job openings using the Employment Opportunities link.

Position Numbers:                               536480; 592420; 598560; 593350; 592670; 595620;             597300; 210190; 591240                                               

                                                            Level 13

Position Title:                                      Nurse Practitioner

Department:                                        College of Nursing, Office of Practice

Expectations for All Employees

 East Tennessee State University pursues its mission based upon core values.  An employee's job performance must support and exhibit the university's core values:

PEOPLE come first, are treated with dignity and respect, and are encouraged to achieve their full potential;
RELATIONSHIPS are built on honesty, integrity and trust;
DIVERSITY of people and thought is respected;
EXCELLENCE is achieved through teamwork, leadership, creativity, and a strong work ethic;
EFFICIENCY is achieved through wise use of human and financial resources; and
COMMITMENT to intellectual achievement is embraced.

 Function of Position

Provides advanced practice primary care in compliance with the Tennessee Nurse Practice Act; documents all services; collaborates with other clinic staff, clinic director, and preceptor; supervises staff as assigned; participates in quality assurance activities; and demonstrates a commitment to serving vulnerable populations.

 Essential Functions

 -          Provides Advanced Practice Primary Care in compliance with the TN Nurse Practice Act.

-     Assesses, diagnoses, and treats acute and chronic illnesses.

-     Provides screening and health promotion.

-     Prescribes, issues and monitors drugs.

-     Provides patient and family education.

-     Complies with OSHA, HIPAA, CLIA, Medicare, Medicaid and other state and federal regulations.

-          Documents accurately all services, including electronic or hard copy patient charts, encounter forms, coding

-          Collaborates with clinic staff, clinic director, and preceptor as needed to provide care.

-          Supervises staff as assigned.

-          Participates in quality assurance activities by evaluating own performance and identifying and implementing actions for continuous quality improvement.

 -     Participates in professional development to maintain certification and improve and update practice.

-     Demonstrates a commitment to serving vulnerable populations.

-     Treats all clients with respect

 Secondary Functions

 -          Participates in community outreach and screenings.

-          Performs other related duties as assigned.           

Knowledge and Abilities

 -    Knowledge and skill in assessment, diagnoses, 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.

Supervision Given and Received

 Performs under general supervision of clinic director.  Supervises administrative and support staff as assigned.

 Minimum Qualifications

 Master’s degree in nursing with preparation in advanced practice nursing (FNP, ANP, PNP or other specialty as required for specific position); national certification in appropriate area; certificate of fitness to prescribe; current unencumbered license as registered nurse in Tennessee or compact state; experience as specified for each position.

June 2007