LDA APRN/Primary Care, Mobile Health Unit, School of Nursing

2 months ago

Chattanooga, United States University of Tennessee System Full time

LDA APRN/Primary Care, Mobile Health Unit (Nurse Practitioner - MR14)

School of Nursing

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

The LDA APRN/Primary Care will join the ROAD MAP (Rural Health and Older ADult Interprofessional Mobile HeAlth Program) team.

ROAD MAP is an initiative led by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga School of Nursing that assists older adults living in rural Tennessee counties who are at a higher risk for developing chronic diseases, cognitive disorders, and poor health outcomes due to a lack of access to health care, continuity of treatment and resources. This initiative aims to mitigate those risks by delivering health care and social services professionals to rural communities.

The position will be a full-time health care provider on, and clinical manager for, the Mobile Health Unit. As a member of an interprofessional team, the APRN will provide and supervise health care for individuals and caregivers in the community who present for evaluation and treatment or are participating in associated community health programs. The provider will be the subject matter expert caring for vulnerable individuals in the community including planning, prevention, detection, and management of chronic diseases. In addition, the APRN will oversee and manage clinical and administrative tasks related to the Mobile Health Unit.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education, referral, and follow-up for mobile health unit patients, including telehealth visits; manages multiple chronic illnesses, recommends screenings and tests based on patients' risk profile; manages health care within protocols mutually agreed upon by the supervising physician and Mobile Health team members; identifies abnormal findings early and initiates appropriate intervention; and assesses and provides support for the cultural, psychosocial, language and physically challenged needs of the older adult and their care partners.

Serves as the primary contact for mobile health unit; provides supervision of all staff, faculty, and students during Mobile Health service hours; ensures clinic is operational and functions within the established policies, procedures and protocols; and maintains and abides by a collaborative practice agreement with the supervising physician.

Works with the Interprofessional Education and Practice Coordinator to schedule and train those who serve on the Mobile Health Unit; serves as a liaison with partner sites and community stakeholders; and contributes to program design, implementation, and evaluation through feedback and meeting attendance.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

* Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of primary care in a community health setting and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, and special needs of the patient population served. * Knowledge of and ability to use the Electronic Health Record. * Practice ethically with integrity. * Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills related to safe patient care. * Knowledge of effective communication with patients, families, colleagues and university employees. * Ability to respect differences in culture, attitudes, values, and expectations of others. * Ability to promote a positive image of nursing by modeling the values and attitudes of the nursing profession. * Knowledge of the culture of quality, safety and caring in a variety of settings with diverse populations. * Ability to function as a contributing member of an interprofessional team. * Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and concentrate.

This position is a Limited Duration Appointment (LDA).

A Limited Duration Appointment (LDA) is a form of regular employment for a specific project or for a limited period. An LDA may be established for up to one year with an option to renew the appointment annually for a maximum of three years. Please note that this position may be converted to a permanent position prior to or at the conclusion of three years, funding dependent.

Review of applications will begin September 30, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration.

Minimum qualifications: Master's degree and license to practice as a Registered Nurse; certification in the area of training and practice from a nationally recognized certifying body required; licensed (or eligible for license) to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Tennessee; eligible for prescriptive authority application through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board in TN; BLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA required with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice.

Preferred Qualifications: Doctorate of Nursing Practice; one year experience providing primary care for older adults in an outpatient or community health setting; at least one year employed as a licensed nurse practitioner; one year experience practicing on a Mobile Health Unit; bilingual in Spanish and English.

The University of Tennessee Chattanooga is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

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