Wound Ostomy Advanced Practice Provider
The posted compensation range of $42.78 - $50.43 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
The Wound Ostomy Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for utilizing training and skills to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a physician.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
Obtain medical histories when necessary.
Perform physical exams (within established wound or surgical protocol).
Diagnose, treat and monitor chronic diseases (within protocol wound or surgical guidelines).
Order diagnostic tests.
Prescribe or recommend medications for prescription for medications and treatment (within protocol guidelines).
Promote positive lifestyle habits to all patients through education and counseling.
Assist wound center providers with wound or surgical clinic procedures.
Maintain patient’s privacy and confidentiality.
Make follow-up calls to check patient progress.
Work closely with wound center nurses to assure patient flow is efficient.
Assist wound center providers and inpatient wound nurse(s) with inpatient wound consults as well as see these patients independently.
Consult with doctor regarding patient symptoms to assure proper diagnosis and plan of treatment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
- Master's degree in nursing or Graduate of a Physician Assistant training Program
Required Licensure and Certifications
- Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certificate of fitness through American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Licensed as an RN in the state of TN, and Licensed as a CRNP in state of TN, required, or State PA License required
- AHA BLS required
Overview
Memorial Health Partners and CHI Memorial Hospital now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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