RN-Nurse Practitioner Acute Care -Memphis Lung Foundation

Company: Baptist Memorial Health Care
Location: Germantown
Posted on: June 3, 2025

Job Description:

OverviewJob SummaryPractices autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals to treat and manage patient's health problems and serve in various settings as researchers, consultants, and patient advocates for individuals, families, groups, and communities. Performs comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and manages illness and disease. Performs other duties as assigned.Required Population ServedJob ResponsibilitiesJob Responsibilities

• Develops a plan of care within scope of practice of the nurse practitioner utilizing written protocols to ensure quality patient care.
• Uses prescriptive authority, procedures, referrals, treatments, and theories in accordance with state/federal laws and regulations.
• Enhances quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
• Provides clinical leadership.
• Supports life long learning.
• Completes assigned goals.SpecificationsExperienceDescription Minimum Required Preferred/DesiredEducationDescription Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Either a Masters or Doctoral level as a nurse practitioner.TrainingDescription Minimum Required Preferred/DesiredSpecial SkillsPreferred DescriptionDescription Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Computer literate.LicensureDescription Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Current certification - nurse practitioner. Eligible for or have certificate of fitness/prescription privileges. RNReporting RelationshipsDoes this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.Reporting RelationshipsYesNoWork EnvironmentFunctional DemandsLabel Short Description Full Description Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher) Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient) Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.Functional Demands RatingSedentaryLightMediumHeavyActivity Level Throughout WorkdayPhysical Activity Requirements - SittingOccasionalPhysical Activity Requirements - StandingContinuousPhysical Activity Requirements - WalkingFrequentPhysical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)OccasionalPhysical Activity Requirements - Carry objectsFrequentPhysical Activity Requirements - Push/PullFrequentPhysical Activity Requirements - TwistingFrequentPhysical Activity Requirements - BendingFrequentPhysical Activity Requirements - Reaching ForwardFrequentPhysical Activity Requirements - Reaching OverheadFrequentPhysical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/CrawlOccasionalPhysical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviationOccasionalPhysical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activitiesFrequentPhysical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motionOccasionalPhysical Activity Requirements - Taste or smellPhysical Activity Requirements - Talk or hearContinuousSensory RequirementsColor Discrimination Near Vision Far Vision Depth Perception Hearing Yes Accurate AccurateEnvironmental Requirements - Blood-Borne PathogensAnticipatedEnvironmental Requirements - ChemicalAnticipatedEnvironmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable DiseasesAnticipatedEnvironmental Requirements - Extreme TemperaturesNot AnticipatedEnvironmental Requirements - RadiationAnticipatedEnvironmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or ElevationsNot AnticipatedEnvironmental Requirements - Extreme Noise LevelsNot AnticipatedEnvironmental Requirements - Dust/Particular MatterAnticipated

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