Nurse Practitioner

Diagnoses and treats acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.

• Analyzes and interprets patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
• Diagnoses or treats acute health care problems such as illnesses, infections, or injuries.
• Recommends diagnostic or therapeutic interventions.
• Prescribes medications.
• Educates patients about self‑management of acute or chronic illnesses.
• Orders, performs, or interprets the results of diagnostic tests.
• Maintains complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses.
• Detects and responds to adverse drug reactions.
• Keeps abreast of developments in nursing.
• Refers patients for primary care conditions.
• Schedules follow‑up visits to monitor patients or evaluate health or illness care.
• Performs routine or annual physical examinations.
• Supervises or coordinates patient care or support staff activities.
• Maintains current knowledge of state legal regulations for nurse practitioner practice.
• Keeps abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems.
• The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

• Experience:
  
  3–5 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  
  Appropriate certifications and/or licensures.

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Active learning.
• Critical thinking.
• Monitoring.
• Service orientation.
• Complex problem solving.
• Instructing.

Compensation: $ – $ per year.

Fivestar Pulmonary Associates is a full‑service pulmonary practice serving the communities of Allen, McKinney, Plano, Texas, and surrounding areas. The practice is thriving and has earned a reputation for excellence in the region. Unrushed, compassionate care is a hallmark of the practice philosophy at Fivestar Pulmonary Associates. Each patient is treated as a valued member and receives personalized guidance and support throughout their time in treatment.

Outstanding diagnostic services include spirometry, diffusion capacity testing, and lung volume tests. Pulmonary function testing assists us in determining the source of symptoms and the extent of lung damage and shapes treatment planning. When treatment is needed, each patient receives a customized plan tailored to their specific set of needs and goals. Advanced technology guides all diagnostic and treatment services at Fivestar Pulmonary Associates.

Team members attend ongoing education to learn how to make the most of this technology. We also understand that technology isn’t the only way to achieve favorable outcomes. Patients are counseled on how to make meaningful lifestyle improvements that can support breathing function. Smoking cessation programs are available, and patients can learn how to improve health by making positive changes to nutrition and activity levels.