DHR Health is looking for a Nurse Practitioner to join our team!
Summary:
Primarily responsible to assess, evaluate and treat patients in the medical office setting, under the supervision and collaboration of a physician, by using advanced knowledge and skill to identify abnormal conditions, diagnose health problems, develop and implement treatment plans, evaluate patient outcomes, and collaborate with or refer to a physician in the medical practice for further care management.
POSITION EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner program
- Completion of an Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) approved program, (Prior to January 2001)-Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- PALS or
NRP, ACLS
may be required
POSITION RESPONSIBILITES
Primarily responsible to assess, evaluate and treat patients in the medical office setting, under the supervision and collaboration of a physician, by using advanced knowledge and skill to identify abnormal conditions, diagnose health problems, develop and implement treatment plans, evaluate patient outcomes, and collaborate with or refer to a physician in the medical practice for further care management. Actively demonstrates the organization's mission and core values, and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values. Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information. Performs complete, accurate history and physical assessment/examination as appropriate for patient setting/type of visit and closes notes on a daily basis for all patients. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic tests and accurately, communicates results to patient, completes all documentation, adhering to compliance standards for documentation, coding/billing and collaborative supervision. Reports abnormal findings to collaborative/supervising physician. Prescribes appropriate treatment, pharmacological agents and/or other non-pharmacological interventions. Completes simple and complex procedures independently. Reports adverse patient responses to collaborative/supervising physician. Provides direct patient and family education regarding patient medical condition/disease process, treatment methodologies, outcomes management, wellness and prognosis Determines the effectiveness of patient care plans, treatment and interventions through reassessment and modifies as necessary to achieve patient health status goals. Reports significant plan changes to collaborative/supervising physician. Responsible for communication with physician regarding variations from normal and evaluation of patient outcomes. Collaborates with physician and other members of health care team to provide individualized plan of care. Delegates care within scope of practice. Participates in medical record, patient care, quality assurance, process improvement and compliance audits, evaluations and follow-up. Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness in handling schedule coverage and service excellence. Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job, effective operation of medical practice and access/delivery of care to patients as directed. Other duties as required.
Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance
License/Certification:
Nurse Practitioner (NP) (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Edinburg, TX 78539 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Edinburg, TX 78539: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person
