Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Advanced Lung Disease Specialist

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc. • Nashville-Davidson, TN, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

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Organization: VUH Advanced Practice Provider

Job Summary:

Works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. Provides healthcare in primary care, acute care, critical care and long-term health care settings. Has didactic education, clinical competency and national certification in identified area of clinical practice. Demonstrates medical knowledge, clinical judgment, technical competence, professionalism, interpersonal communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and is responsible for professional development and competency validation. Has an advanced knowledge of nursing theory and application. Participates in the medical and surgical care of solid organ transplant patients and/or living donors in the clinical acute care and/or ambulatory setting. Responsible for the development, promotion and coordination of a multidisciplinary plan of care from the time of referral for transplantation or organ donation through the evaluation process, hospitalization and continuing after discharge to assure adequate health maintenance and long term care of the transplant patient.

Position Hours:

Full-Time
Rotating Days/Nights (1/3 nights 2/3 days)
3 - 13 Hour Shifts Per Week

Department Summary:

The Vanderbilt Lung Institute brings together experts in diagnosing and treating lung disease from pulmonary medicine, thoracic surgery and allergy. This unique approach gives hope through coordinated, personalized and compassionate care for even the most complex conditions that affect the lungs and breathing.

Minimum Qualifications:

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) / Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or
Physician Assistant
Prior APP Experience Strongly Preferred

Key Responsibilities:

Obtains and documents a health history; performs and documents complete, system-focused, or symptom-specific physical examination, assessment and plan of care.
In collaboration, provides healthcare services for primary, acute and complex care of patients and manages patient's overall care, identifying expected outcomes for diagnoses.
Orders, performs, interprets and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information and diagnostic procedures where indicated.
Forms differential diagnoses and treats acute and chronic conditions.
Prescribes therapeutic interventions both pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic and surgical, needed to achieve expected outcomes.
Utilizes evidence-based, approved practice protocols in planning and implementing care.
Initiates appropriate referrals and consultations.
Facilitates the patient's transition between and within health care settings, such as admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.

Position Qualifications:

Certifications: LIC-Licensed Nurse Practitioner - Tennessee

Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level: Less than 1 year

Education: Master's

Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled

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