Family Nurse Practitioner FNP

Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center (MWCHC) has an exciting full time employment opportunity available for a skilled, resourceful and motivated Family Nurse Practitioner who would like to make a difference in the lives of others in helping a non-for-profit organization fulfill its mission to provide quality health care in Nashville, TN. Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, the Family Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for the provision of medical care including, but not limited to, examining patients to obtain information about their physical condition, making tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients, compiling and recording patient medical data and performing therapeutic procedures.

This community based opportunity is for you if:

• You are committed to providing superior care and service with an organization that has been accredited by The Joint Commission for over 40 years
• You want to serve families of diverse populations
• You enjoy educating patients about preventive medical care practices
• You establish strong bonds with patients
• You would like to be a part of an outstanding clinical team committed to the Patient Center Medical Home model/approach to patient care

The Rewards of Community-Based Care

Perhaps the most attractive reward for a Family Nurse Practitioner working in a community-based practice setting like MWCHC is being eligible to apply for the following state or federal student loan repayment programs:

• Tennessee State Loan Repayment Program
• National Health Service Corps
• Tennessee Rural Partnership

Required Education/Qualifications:

• Graduate of an Accredited Nurse Practitioner program required
• Current Tennessee State Licensure for Advanced Practice Nurse
• Current D.E.A. Certificate
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
• 2-3 years in a community health/safety-net setting, preferred
• Demonstrate good written and oral communication skills.
• Computer literacy required for automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.

Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center