Nurse Practitioner

Memphis Medical Society is dedicated to enhancing the lives of physicians across Shelby County, both in their professional and personal lives. Our staffing subsidiary is searching for a temporary Nurse Practitioner for one of our academic clients.

Job Requirements:

• A master’s degree or doctorate in nursing is required with a current Tennessee license and certification.
• Nurse Practitioner certification required with a current Tennessee license
• Current
  
  DEA certification, NPI number, and CPR/First Aid certification required
• Required licenses and certifications must be in good standing
• Current immunizations (Tdap, M.M.R, Meningococcal, Varicella, TBST (TB Skin Test), and Flu Shot)
• Proof of professional liability insurance required before start date
• Five years of administrative experience and clinical experience in college health, primary care, urgent care, or related field with a preference for health education and supervisory experience in a clinical setting.
• Knowledge of regulatory agency requirements, insurance, computer, health assessment, laboratory, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiar with the American Association of College Health.
• Demonstrated use of diversity, equity, and inclusion approaches to clinical care.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assessment and management of students’ acute, chronic, and preventive health issues, consistent with defined practice guidelines and American College Health Association (ACHA) and CAS Professional Standards for Higher Education – Clinical Health Services.
• Provides appropriate medical treatment to students within the accepted professional standards and scope of practice.
• Collaborates with the registered nurse to formulate an individualized plan(s) of care for student patients.
• Performs laboratory duties, including waste management and written forms according to the protocol, and exhibits knowledge ofOSHA,TOSHA,CLIA, and other regulatory agency regulations as needed.
• Refers to patients for specialized medical care beyond the scope of the Student Health Center, including coordination of medical transport as needed.
• Communicate effectively with staff, parents, students, physicians, and off-campus medical personnel to provide follow-up care and support to students.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently in a highly productive and fast-paced environment.
• Extensive knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and policies;
  Proven leadership in risk management.
• Knowledge and experience with College policies and legal issues in higher education.
• Ability and experience investigating and responding to risk management and wellness concerns.
• Ability to provide perspective and utilize a proactive style of leadership that encourages teamwork and interaction.
• Excellent written and communication skills;
  Full competence in computer software packages for the office environment.
• A thorough understanding of the organizational management of student affairs/health services, including partnership building with students, faculty, staff, parents, and community.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse population and promote a campus climate of inclusion and participation by all students.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills and the ability to deal with complex and sometimes sensitive issues.
• Commitment to the vision and values of the College.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships across campus; interact effectively and respectfully with students, faculty, staff, and families to establish and maintain good working relationships.
• Evening and weekend hours may be required periodically.