Assistant Professor-Community and Pop. Health Dept.
University of Tennessee at Martin
Salary undisclosed
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Description
Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients in the Pediatrics Hospitalist team according to approved protocol and acceptable standards.
Performs 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.
Collaborates with Medical Physicians and ancillary personnel as appropriate to promote quality care for patients. Make referrals as appropriate.
Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors related to patient care.
Develops strong partnerships with patients, family members, fellow providers/nurses and support staff. Focus on high patient and family satisfaction and retention.
Manages the care of children admitted to the Pediatric Hospitalist team developing education plans for families, and ordering appropriate consultations and referrals when indicated.
Qualifications
EDUCATION: Master’s Degree or higher in a nursing specialty from an accredited university required. (Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree preferred.)
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of clinical practice experience at the RN level. (Experience in the role of an APRN preferred.)
LICENSES: Current DEA certification and must be certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support. Unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in Tennessee or eligibility to obtain licensure in Tennessee is required. Current certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Acute Care.
Applicants should attach curriculum vitae to the application.
If you need additional information about this position, please contact:
Beth Paton, Associate Professor and Director of Advanced Practice
Email: epaton@uthsc.edu or call 901-481-5155
For benefits information, please visit
https://www.uthsc.edu/hr/benefits/documents/benefits-preview-packet.pdf
THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is a statewide flagship, public, academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911, the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering collaborative education, research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service. Employing more than 4,600 people on its faculty, staff, and not-for-profit corporation faculty practice groups, and with more than 3,200 students across the state, UT Health Science Center contributes $4 billion to the economy of Tennessee.
Part of the University of Tennessee System, the Health Science Center is headquartered in Memphis and includes all six of UT’s doctoral-degree-granting health science colleges -- Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Graduate Health Sciences, and Health Professions. UT Health Science Center spans the state with its four major, regional clinical health science locations in Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville, as well as more than 100 clinical education sites across Tennessee. UT Health Science Center is the largest educator of health care professionals in the state and operates the state’s largest residency and fellowship advanced training programs.
Located in West Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi River, Memphis is the second-largest city in the state and among the largest cities in the Southeast. The Greater Memphis metropolitan area has more than 1.3 million residents, and the city ranks among those with the lowest cost of living in the country. It is home to a vibrant restaurant scene, a revitalized Downtown, the Midtown Arts District, many scenic neighborhoods, an active medical district, and a burgeoning airport in the midst of a $214 million modernization.
Memphis boasts attractions, including Elvis Presley’s Graceland, the Memphis Grizzlies, historic Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, the second-largest urban county park in the United States, and the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.
About this role
This position combines clinical practice with academic responsibility in pediatric hospitalist care at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. You would assess, diagnose, and treat hospitalized children as part of a pediatric team, working within established protocols while contributing to their ongoing design and refinement. The role emphasizes collaboration across clinical staff and strong communication with patients and families to support both quality outcomes and satisfaction.
The position requires a Master's degree in nursing (DNP preferred) and current certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Acute Care, along with three years of RN-level clinical experience and current Tennessee licensure as both RN and APN. You'll need DEA certification and BCLS certification as well. This is a full-time, in-office role at a major academic health center that trains thousands of health professionals across Tennessee and operates clinical sites statewide. For specific questions about the role, you can reach Beth Paton, Associate Professor and Director of Advanced Practice, at epaton@uthsc.edu or 901-481-5155.
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