Instructor - College of Nursing, Pediatric Urology and Gastroenterology

Job Description

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Nursing is seeking a full-time non-tenure Instructor/Assistant Professor. The role includes a 95% clinical practice assignment at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, planning and directing delivery of healthcare to the Pediatric Urology and Gastroenterology population, and a 5% teaching responsibilities in the College of Nursing determined in collaboration with the Department Chair and Director of Advanced Practice.

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with urologic and gastroenterological conditions according to approved protocol.
• Perform necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under the supervision of the Medical Director.
• Participate in design and revision of protocols.
• Collaborate with Medical Physicians and ancillary personnel to promote quality patient care; make referrals as appropriate.
• Recognize and react to environmental safety factors related to patient care.
• Develop strong partnerships with patients, families, providers, nurses, and support staff; focus on high patient and family satisfaction and retention.
• Manage care of children with urologic and gastroenterological conditions, develop education plans for families, and order appropriate consultations and referrals when indicated.

• Master’s Degree or higher in a nursing specialty from an accredited university required;
  Doctor of Nursing Practice preferred.
• Three (3) years of clinical practice experience at the RN level; APRN experience preferred.
• Current DEA certification; 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 required.
• Current certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Primary or Acute Care.

Beth Paton, Associate Professor and Director of Advanced Practice
Email: epaton
Phone: (901) 481‑5155

Applicants should attach curriculum vitae to the application.