**Overview** The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for utilizing training and skills to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a physician. **Responsibilities** + Obtain medical histories when necessary. + Perform physical exams (within established protocol). + Diagnose, treat and monitor chronic diseases (within protocol guidelines). + Order diagnostic test. + Prescribe or recommend medications for prescription for medications and treatment (within protocol guidelines). + Provide preventive health screenings and immunizations for children and adults. + Promote positive lifestyle habits to all patients through education and counseling. + Assist the doctor with office surgeries. + Assure charts are signed off by the doctor within 7 days. + Maintain patient’s privacy and confidentiality. + Make follow up calls to check patients progress. + Assist doctors with phone coverage and hospital rounds. + Work closely with other nurses to assure patient flow is efficient. + 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 3-5 years clinical nursing practice in an acute care setting required. 1-3 years previous experience as a NP in an acute or primary care setting or equivalent RN experience **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/GA Licensed as a CRNP in state of TN, required. BLS or ACLS required **Pay Range** $48.26 - $57.67 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.