Nurse Practitioner subspecialty Job Houston area,Texas USA,Nursing

Position: Nurse Practitioner with 2 years subspecialty experience

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance

We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner with at least two years of experience to work independently under the supervision of one physician in a clinic setting. (GI Experience or preferred). You will apply medical techniques and principles and deal with a diverse set of patients offering them care in a clinic setting in the field of gastroenterology 5 days per week.

Responsibilities

Assess patients
Issue appropriate prescriptions
Acquire and review patient histories
Monitor patients’ progress, order labs, diagnostic tests and procedures
Follow up on results and communicate effectively with patients
Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for the patients
Comply strictly with medical care regulations and safety standards
Collaborate effectively with team members

Position Key Accountabilities

Performs relevant patient assessments and physical examinations.

Coordinates, directs, and implements patient’s plan of care.

Orders, conducts, and interprets pertinent laboratory and diagnostic studies and procedures.

Makes medical recommendations and/or referrals.

Formulates, implements, and evaluates an outcome-based treatment plan.

Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient’s treatment plans and outcomes.

Facilitates patient education relating to medical processes, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.

Collaborates with patients, families, other clinicians, and referral services to assist in the patient’s recovery.

Other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills

Current Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse, Current Texas Licensure as an APRN-NP, and specialty certification as required by department. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified.

Minimum Education

Masters in Nursing as NP or Masters degree in Nursing with completion of a post-masters Nurse Practitioner Certification Program.

Physical Requirements

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

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