Advanced Practice Practitioner; NP​/PA - Primary Care

Overview

Advanced Practice Practitioner (NP/PA) - Primary Care. The Advanced Healthcare Practitioner provides primary medical care in a clinical setting under the supervision of a licensed physician, following physician-approved protocols, and collaborates with physicians and local health care facilities to deliver services aligned with patient needs at Titus Regional Medical Center.

• Utilizes training to identify areas of patients’ needs to treat or refer.
• Demonstrates competency of Nurse Practitioner skills.
• Teaches and counsels patients on health education.
• Interprets data to identify patient needs relative to age-specific needs.
• Provides care based on knowledge of growth and development.
• Obtains a complete history and problems on patient presentation.
• Evaluates patients as outlined in physician-approved protocols.
• Provides indicated medical treatment according to protocols.
• Reviews EKGs, radiology, pathology and other diagnostic reports.
• Documents all relevant patient information in patient’s chart.
• Dispenses and documents the dispensation of sample drugs.
• In emergencies, administers life-saving procedures per protocols.
• Consults regularly with supervising physician.
• Provides clinical supervision and routine clinical training for staff.
• Ensures adherence to philosophy, objectives, and policies.
• Adheres to patient experience initiatives.
• Follows scheduled work times and reports as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains composure under stress.

• Licensed by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners as an Advanced Practice Nurse or by the State of Texas as a Physician Assistant.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required upon hire date.
• One year of experience in a hospital or clinic setting is desirable.

Physical demands include lifting/carrying, pushing/pulling, standing, walking, and other listed activities with varied durations. Environment is primarily indoors with some outdoors work, and exposure to typical clinical conditions.

• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Location:
  
  Mount Pleasant, TX
• Salary: $ – $ per year

Additional notes:
Referrals may increase interview chances. Mount Pleasant, TX. This listing may include multiple related Advanced Practice Practitioner roles in the area.