OverviewMountain Management Services and CHI Memorial Hospital now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
On-site childcare with extended hours
Care@Work premium account for additional support with children pets dependent adults and household needs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identify Theft
Adoption Assistance
Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs
Wellness Program
Additional incentives for eligible full time day shift and night shift opportunities
ResponsibilitiesThe Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for utilizing training and skills to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a physician.
Obtain medical histories when necessary.
Perform physical exams (within established protocol).
Diagnose, treat and monitor chronic diseases (within protocol guidelines).
Order diagnostic test.
Prescribe or recommend medications for prescription for medications and treatment (within protocol guidelines).
Provide preventive health screenings and immunizations for children and adults.
Promote positive lifestyle habits to all patients through education and counseling.
Assist the doctor with office surgeries.
Assure charts are signed off by the doctor within 7 days.
Maintain patient’s privacy and confidentiality.
Make follow up calls to check patients progress.
Assist doctors with phone coverage and hospital rounds.
Work closely with other nurses to assure patient flow is efficient.
Consult with doctor regarding patient symptoms to assure proper diagnosis and plan of treatment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
#HECQualificationsRequired Education and ExperienceMaster’s degree in nursing or Graduate of a Physician Assistant training Program3-5 years clinical practice in an acute care setting required.1-3 years previous experience as an APP in an acute or primary care setting or equivalent experienceRequired Licensure and CertificationsCertified Nurse PractitionerCertificate of fitness through American Academy of Nurse PractitionersLicensed as an RN in the state of TN/GALicensed as a CRNP in state of TN, or TN State PA License required.BLS or ACLS requiredRequired Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and TrainingEffective CommunicationKnowledge of the principles and skills of the nursing process to provide patient care and treatment.Critical thinking skillsDemonstrates excellent interpersonal skills both written and verbalBasic Computer skills – familiarity with Windows based software programsPay Range$45.96 - $51.71 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
