The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for planning and directing the delivery of primary health care and health education programs at the Minor Med Centers. The incumbent will provide primary care and health education for patients. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. A Brief Overview The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for planning and directing the delivery of primary health care and health education programs at the Minor Med Centers. The incumbent will provide primary care and health education for patients. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. What you will do 37Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients in the assigned center according to approved protocol and acceptable standards.37Performs 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.37Collaborates with Medical Physician and ancillary personnel as appropriate to promote quality care for patients. Makes referrals as appropriate.37Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors related to patient care. Understands, applies, and supports practice policies, procedures, goals and standards.37Develops strong partnerships with patients, family members, fellow physicians/nurses and support staff. Focuses on high patient and family satisfaction and retention. Education/Formal Training Requirements 37Required - Master's Degree Advanced Practice Nursing 37Preferred - Master's Degree Nursing Work Experience Requirements 37Required - General nursing of clinical practice at the RN level 3-5 years Licenses and Certifications Requirements 37Required - Registered Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing 37Required - Adult Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center 37Required - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association 37Required - Advanced Practice Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing 37Preferred - Family Nurse Practitioner - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners 37Preferred - Advanced Practice Nurse Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Nursing 37Preferred - Emergency Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center 37Preferred - Emergency Nurse Practitioner - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners 37Preferred - Primary Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Nursing Certification Board 37Preferred - Registered Nurse Arkansas - Arkansas State Board of Nursing 37Preferred - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center 37Preferred - Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center 37Preferred - Registered Nurse Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Nursing 37Preferred - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners 37Preferred - Family Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 37Proficiency in applying advanced concepts, principles, and professional techniques in a specialized field of nursing. Such proficiency is acquired through completion of a masters degree or higher in a nursing specialty and is demonstrated through national specialty certification as a nurse practitioner.37Demonstrated skills in leadership and teaching as acquired through experience in a community based clinic. Supervision Provided by this Position 37There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position. Physical Demands 37Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact. 37Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials. 37Exposure to excessive heat or cold as required. 37Ability to react quickly to emergency situations. 37May require handling or administering of narcotics. 37Ability to read and write to communicate orally and in writing with other individuals. 37Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. without assistance and push and pull up to 250 lbs. 37Ability to sit in one place, stand, walk, squat, kneel, reach, twist, crawl, and bend. 37Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motion, as well as using hands for gripping and squeezing. 37Ability to use hands and feet together for repetitive coordinated motions. 37Good hand-eye coordination. Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity. Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.