OverviewNurse Practitioner, CWHN Morristown PRN/OCC, Variable Hours, Day Shift Covenant Health is the region’s top-performing healthcare network with 10 hospitals (http://www.covenanthealth.com/hospitals/) , outpatient and specialty services (http://www.covenanthealth.com/services/) , and Covenant Medical Group (http://www.covenantmedicalgroup.org/) , our area’s fastest-growing physician practice division. Headquartered in Knoxville, Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the area’s largest employer. Our more than 11,000 employees, volunteers, and 1,500 affiliated physicians are dedicated to improving the quality of life for the more than two million patients and families we serve every year. Covenant Health is the only healthcare system in East Tennessee to be named a Forbes “Best Employer” seven times. At Women’s Healthcare of Morristown, we’re women caring for women across all stages of life – from birth control education, healthy hormone management, and annual exams to guiding you on your pregnancy journey. With more than 30 years of combined medical experience, our expert healthcare team is ready to provide you with excellent care. For women facing a high-risk pregnancy, we partner with the perinatologists at Fort Sanders Perinatal Center. (https://www.fortsandersperinatal.com/) We’re proud to be a member of Covenant Health (http://www.covenanthealth.com/) . Position Summary: Provide perinatal care to patients under the supervision of a physician preceptor, following established medical protocols. Recruiter: Sarah Grey sgrey1@covhlth.com 865-374-5271 Responsibilities
Maintain 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.
Provide health promotion counseling and develop patient teaching information.
Serves as a resource person for other staff personnel. May supervise clinical staff.
Responsible for periodic review of policy and procedures.
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.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
QualificationsMinimum 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: None Required. Licensure Requirement: Current TN license. Must hold certification as a Current TN license. Must hold certification as a Women’s Healthcare Nurse Practitioner, a Nurse Midwife or Family Nurse Practitioner. CPR required . Apply/ShareJob Title NURSE PRACTITIONER - CLINIC ID 3956443 Facility Fort Sanders Perinatal Center Department Name CWHN Morristown
