Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

*About Us

Cumberland Pediatrics is a busy pediatric practice with 3 locations based in Lebanon, Gordonsville & Hartsville, Tennessee.

Our mission is to provide the highest quality of comprehensive, evidence-based pediatric and adolescent care in a caring and compassionate environment.

We practice medicine as a team and value the contributions of all of our staff in providing excellent medical care and service; We believe in the ethical practice of medicine, provide leadership throughout the community and provide service of those in our community in need.

*What Youll Be Doing

The Nurse Practitioner (NP), under the general direction of the Medical Director and Practice Administrator, will provide healthcare in a pediatric practice clinical setting within their scope.

The successful candidate will / be able to:

• Obtain a comprehensive health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assess presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing thorough physical examination
• Develop and implement treatment plan including, but not limited to prescribe/dispense medications in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws
• Able to diagnosis disease states and administer appropriate treatment
• Understand and practice within specified limits and consults with Medical Director as appropriate
• Order/perform appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and other screening tests, including seek other information as needed, and consult with physicians and other clinicians for the evaluation of illness as needed
• Document assessment and treatment plan clearly and concisely in patient chart, in a timely fashion
• Prepare documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written format or electronically
• Effectively conduct patient consults and communicate plan of treatment and care with patient/family to ensure patient awareness of self-management and health promotion/disease prevention
• Recommend appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs
• Work with specified care teams for preparations for each patient office visit and the follow-up care post visit
• Maintain cooperative and respectful attitude with clinic personnel, providers, and patients to enhance continuity of care and a positive working environment
• Communicate appropriate information to other professionals and community agencies
• Ensure an appropriate discharge plan by facilitating the implementation of the discharge plan, discharge teaching and update discharge plan in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team in accordance with patients clinical course and continuing needs to expedite post discharge care
• Willingness and ability to utilize telehealth to treat patients as appropriate
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned

*What Were Looking For

• Masters Degree or Doctorate in Nursing required
• At least 2 years of experience practicing as a Nurse Practitioner in a clinic/practice or urgent care or environment required
• Valid TN Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner licenses required
• Maintain all appropriate approvals to prescribe and dispense drugs under applicable Tennessee State and federal law (CDS DEA license)
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Courteous and compassionate bedside manner

*What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• 401k
• Continuing Education
• Flexible schedule

Cumberland Pediatrics is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type:
Full-time


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k)

matching

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics
• Primary Care

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Work setting:

• In-person
• Private practice

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Gordonsville, TN 38563: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:
In person