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Nurse Practitioner

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Type Full time Posted 2/7/2012
Salary - n/a - Starts 2/7/2012
TN - Tennessee (All) - Memphis Referral - n/a -    

Nurse Practitioner
Memphis, TN

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is a premier center for research and treatment of potentially fatal childhood diseases, including cancer and certain blood, genetic, and immunodeficiency disorders. The hospital's mission is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. St. Jude is dedicated to providing unsurpassed patient care and to advancing the health of children through biomedical research.

Currently, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has an opening for a Nurse Practitioner (Job Number 30304)

The Nurse Practitioner under the supervision of the attending anesthesiologist works collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team. Provides pre-anesthetic screening care for patients both in the outpatient clinic and the inpatient setting and addresses both acute and chronic issues in optimizing patients before scheduling for anesthetic intervention. Documents and evaluates patient data; coordinates patient care with ancillary clinical services; makes appropriate referrals to consulting medical staff; provides follow up to referring physicians.

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30p.m.

Education Requirements:

  • Master's degree in clinical nursing.

    Experience Requirements:
  • Pediatric or oncology experience preferred.

    Licensure Requirements:
  • Must possess a current Advanced Practice Nurse License issued by the Tennessee State Board of Nursing
  • Must possess a current Tennessee State Board of Nursing license if primary residence is Tennessee or a Nurse Licensure non-Compact state
  • Must possess a current State Board of Nursing license in the state of primary residence if the state is a Nurse Licensure Compact state
  • Supervising Physician: verified by St. Jude Managed Care Department
  • Nurse Practitioner Certification: American Nurses Credentialing Center or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
  • Certificate of Fitness: State of Tennessee - Division of Health Related Boards
  • DEA certification: U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration within 6 months of employment.

    St. Jude offers a positive working culture, professional advancement, & competitive compensation. Qualified applicants may apply for this position or others via our online process at: www.stjude.org/jobs

    St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.


    Candidates receiving offers of employment will be subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

    www.stjude.org



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    Contact Information

    St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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    Memphis,38105
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