Nurse Practitioner- Student Health Services
University of Tennessee at Martin
Salary undisclosed
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Description
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides episodic and chronic care, as well as screening and educational assistance to clinic patients.
- Obtains and interprets patients’ history, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
- Orders, performs, or interprets the results of diagnostic tests such as laboratory results, EKGs, and imaging studies.
- Develops appropriate treatment plans and performs diagnostic screenings/immunizations based on evidence-based practice guidelines and professional standard of care.
- Recognizes signs of mental or emotional illness in patient and refers for appropriate behavioral health evaluation and treatment.
- Prescribes medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized.
- Counsels patients about drug regimens, possible side effects or interactions with other substances.
- Educates patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses.
- Participates in continuing nursing education and training to keep abreast of current developments in the industry.
- Serves as a clinical resource for RNs, LPNs, CMAs, lab personnel, patient services representatives, and patient account specialists.
- Performs other related duties as needed.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Nursing. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of primary care experience. Officially accredited to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) by AANP or ANCC.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Current and valid Tennessee license from the State Board of Nursing for Advanced Nursing Practice. Must meet all state requirements and obtain valid Prescriptive Authority including current DEA certification. Basic Life Support certification. (COPY OF LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Possesses strong active listening skills and reading comprehension abilities.
- Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Exhibits superior critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Shows working knowledge of pharmaceuticals, side effects, and potential problems with medicine combinations.
- Possesses a high level of social perceptiveness.
- Displays exceptional customer service skills.
- Demonstrates strong active learning skills, as well as complex problem-solving abilities.
- Exhibits strong organizational skills and effective time management abilities.
WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work weekends and evenings.
About this role
University of Tennessee at Martin's student health clinic is seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner to deliver primary care to the university community. You'll manage both acute and chronic conditions, order and interpret diagnostic tests, develop treatment plans grounded in evidence-based guidelines, and prescribe medications within your scope of practice. The role also involves recognizing mental health concerns and coordinating appropriate referrals, educating students about illness management and medication use, and serving as a clinical resource to nursing and support staff.
This position requires a Master's degree in Nursing, two years of primary care experience, and current FNP certification from either AANP or ANCC. You'll need an active Tennessee advanced practice nursing license with prescriptive authority and current DEA certification, along with Basic Life Support certification. The ideal candidate combines strong clinical judgment with excellent communication skills, high social awareness, and a genuine commitment to patient education and preventive care.
The role is full-time and based in Memphis, with occasional weekend and evening hours. This is a good fit if you're an experienced family nurse practitioner looking to work in an academic health setting focused on student wellness and health promotion.
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