Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner - Clinic

General Summary of Duties: Responsible for providing GI care services in the clinic setting, including assessing and managing patients in the clinic following established standards and practices under the supervision of a physician.

Major Responsibilities / Tasks:

• Obtains complete medical history and records findings. Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Interprets and integrates data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan.
• Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments.
• Educates patients regarding health and illness prevention.
• Collaborates with physicians in managing medical needs of patients. Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examination results. Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.

Education: Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner or physician assistant program.

Experience: Minimum of three years of nurse practitioner or physician assistant experience in a clinic setting required.

Requirements: Current Texas NP or PA license with the ability to be credentialed with all payers including Medicare and Medicaid. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required.

Knowledge: The job holder must demonstrate competencies applicable to job position.

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices and regulations to give and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of how to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.

Skills:

• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
• Skill in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.

Abilities:

• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.

Environmental / Working Conditions:

• Clinic setting to meet the needs of the practice.
• Frequent exposure to communicable diseases and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

Physical / Mental Demands:

• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Requires working under stress in emergency situations in a clinical setting.

Shift: Day shift, 8 am to 5 pm with one day per week off

Performance Requirements: Ethical Conduct. Strategic and Innovative Thinking. Leadership. Decision Making. Communications Proficiency. Presentation Skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person