Nurse-Practitioner Weekender, PRN (Memphis, TN)

Overview

Practices 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.

Responsibilites

• Develop a plan of care within scope of practice of the nurse practitioner utilizing written protocols to ensure quality patient care.
• Use prescriptive authority, procedures, referrals, treatments, and theories in accordance with state/federal laws and regulations.
• Enhance quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Interact with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
• Provide clinical leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The person in this position will work 16 hours per weekend.  The 16 hours will be between Saturday 7 am until Sunday 7 pm.