[NP-Jobs] Tennessee, NP Position

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Tennessee - Nurse Practitioner Position               (posted) 08-24-11
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*Nurse Practitioner
Memphis, TN

St. Jude Children's Research Hospita*l, 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 20876)*

The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive patient care and 
consultation to
children and their families with palliative care needs. Conducts 
comprehensive
assessments of children with life-threatening conditions and their 
families and
establishes and coordinates the Individualized Care Plan (ICP). Serves 
as a member
of the Palliative and End-of-Life Care Program and collaborates with the 
primary
interdisciplinary care team to promote care with the goal to attend to 
suffering and
improve the quality of life of seriously ill children and their 
families. Teaches palliative
and end-of-life care to the primary care team and represents St. Jude 
Palliative and
End-of-Life Care Program in clinical meetings, institutional committees 
and national
groups.

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm, On Call: 1 out of every 3 
days
(phone coverage)

*Education Requirements: *
*Master's degree in nursing (MSN) required.

*Experience Requirements: *
*Five (5) years of clinical nursing experience required.
*Experience must include the assessment of health and psychosocial needs
involving complex medical illnesses, providing care coordination, 
skilled nursing
services and making community referrals.
*Experience in pediatric palliative and end-of-life care required.
*Board certification in palliative care preferred.
*Two (2) years of program development and education experience preferred.

*Licensure Requirements: *
*Must possess a current Advanced Practice Nurse License issued by the TN 
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.
*Must possess a current Advanced Practice Nurse License issued by the 
Tennessee
State Board of Nursing.
*Supervising Physician: verified by St. Jude Managed Care Department.
*Nurse Practitioner Certification: American Nurses Credentialing Center 
(ANCC).
*Certificate of Fitness: State of Tennessee - Division of Health Related 
Boards.
*DEA certification: U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement 
Administration.

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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