Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Description:

University Physicians Association is looking for a full-time, Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to for Tranquility Sleep Specialists, PLLC. The NP/PA consults with both new patients and established patients who have sleep disorders at two locations. Candidate will have a close working relationship with the Medical Director to ensure patient care standards are met throughout two locations. In all interactions, the Nurse Practitioner ensures the first and lasting impression of Tranquility Sleep Specialists as a provider of excellence in patient care.

Primary/Essential Job Functions:

• Examine patients and establish a medical diagnosis by reviewing client history including sleep assessment, complaints and physical examination.
• Provide and coordinate care for patients throughout the continuum of care to assure that care is timely, appropriate, of high quality and cost effective.
• Identify, develop, implement, and evaluate a plan of care for a patient to promote, maintain, and restore healthy sleep.
• Nurse Practitioner treats patients, colleagues and staff with respect and courtesy.

Skills and Competencies:

• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues
• Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification
• Comply with the Tennessee Board of Nursing Standards of Conduct
• Compliant with HIPAA policies and guidelines
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze complex situations and apply policy
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate proficiency with computers and electronic health records
• Work and contribute successfully within a diverse work and business environment

Full benefit package available, including PTO, Sick Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, 401k with company match and immediate vesting, Life Insurance, and more!

To apply, please submit cover letter, resume, and salary history to michelle@tranquilitysleep.com, or fax to 888.381.3723

Requirements:

• Non- restricted state license for RN and RNP including prescribing privileges and DEA number. Hold RNP national certification from a national certifying body recognized by Tennessee State Board of Nursing.
• CME/ CEU provider requirements set by the AASM for accredited outpatient sleep labs.
• CME/CEU requirements set by Tennessee State Board of Nursing and those required by RNP certifying body.