Instructor - Nursing Acute & Tertiary Care
Listed on 2026-06-18
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Practitioner
Job Description
The College of Nursing is seeking a full-time non-tenure Instructor. The responsibilities for this role include 95% clinical practice assignment at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, which includes planning and directing the delivery of healthcare to the neurology population. This position provides care and health education for patients and their families. In addition, 5% teaching responsibilities in the College of Nursing will be determined in collaboration with the Department Chair and the Director of Advanced Practice.
Responsibilities- Assesses, diagnoses, and treats neurology patients according to approved protocol and acceptable standards.
- Performs necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to written, approved protocols developed with and under the supervision of the Medical Director/collaborating Physician.
- Participate in the design and revision of protocols.
- Collaborates with Medical Physicians and ancillary personnel as appropriate to promote quality care for patients. Make referrals as appropriate.
- Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors related to patient care.
- Develops strong partnerships with patients, family members, fellow providers/nurses and support staff. Focus on high patient and family satisfaction and retention.
Education: Master’s Degree or higher in a nursing specialty from an accredited university required. (Doctor of Nursing Practice degree preferred.)
Experience: Three (3) years of clinical practice experience at the RN level. (Experience in the role of an APRN preferred.)
Licenses: Current DEA certification and must be certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support. Unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse (RN) and advanced practice nurse (APN) in Tennessee or eligibility to obtain licensure in Tennessee is required. Current certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Primary or Acute Care.
Applicants should attach curriculum vitae to the application.
ContactBeth Paton, Associate Professor and Director of Advanced Practice
Email: epaton
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