APC PRN

About the position

The Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) at Vanderbilt University Medical Center is responsible for managing a distinct patient population, providing both outpatient and inpatient care, and facilitating discharges and follow-up. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice and adherence to clinical pathways, ensuring high-quality patient care. The APC is expected to demonstrate advanced medical and nursing knowledge, clinical competence, and effective communication skills while engaging in professional development and competency validation.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document complete history and physical examinations for acute and complex chronically ill patients.
• Order and collect data using appropriate assessment techniques and diagnostic procedures.
• Serve as the first responder for patient status changes and procedural interventions.
• Assess risks associated with care for acute and complex chronically ill patients.
• Coordinate daily clinic schedules with the attending physician team and present patient reports.
• Formulate and document a plan of care addressing complex health care needs.
• Utilize evidence-based practice guidelines in developing individualized plans of care.
• Prescribe diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions as needed.
• Maintain ongoing communication and collaboration with the interdisciplinary health care team.
• Document key components of patient progress in the medical record.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies.
• Licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant in Tennessee.
• At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Strong foundation in evidence-based practice and clinical pathways.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a similar clinical setting.
• Advanced procedural skills such as minor suturing and complex wound management.

Benefits

• Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
• Dental and/or vision plan
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Paid Time off (flex PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption assistance
• Short-Long term disability
• Subsidized backup childcare