Instructor - College of Nursing, Nephrology

Overview

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Nursing is seeking a full-time non-tenure Instructor/Assistant Professor. The responsibilities for this role include 95% clinical practice at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital (planning and directing the delivery of healthcare to the Nephrology population, providing care and health education for patients and their families) and 5% teaching responsibilities in the College of Nursing, determined in collaboration with the Department Chair and the Director of Advanced Practice.

Academic rank is based upon academic credentials.

• Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients with nephrology conditions according to approved protocol and acceptable standards.
• Performs necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to written, approved protocols developed with and under the supervision of the Medical Director/collaborating Physician.
• Participates in the design and revision of protocols.
• Collaborates with Medical Physicians and ancillary personnel as appropriate to promote quality care for patients. Make referrals as appropriate.
• Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors related to patient care.
• Develops strong partnerships with patients, family members, fellow providers/nurses and support staff. Focus on high patient and family satisfaction and retention.
• Manages the care of children with nephrology conditions, developing education plans for families, and ordering appropriate consultations and referrals when indicated.

EDUCATION: Master’s Degree or higher in a nursing specialty from an accredited university required. (Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree preferred.)

EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of clinical practice experience at the RN level. (Experience in the role of an APRN preferred).

LICENSES: Current DEA certification and must be certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support. Unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in Tennessee or eligibility to obtain licensure in Tennessee is required. Current certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Primary or Acute Care.

Applicants should attach curriculum vitae to the application.

If you need additional information about this position, please contact:

Beth Paton, Associate Professor and Director of Advanced Practice

Email: epaton or call