Family Nurse Practitioner - Wurzbach

Family Nurse Practitioner - Wurzbach
*** 10K Sign on Bonus***

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*** 10K Sign on Bonus*** role at Health Texas Primary Care Doctors

Overview

The Family Nurse Practitioner is responsible for performing physical examinations, diagnosing illnesses, developing and implementing treatment plans, and educating patients and families on health promotion and disease prevention. You will also be responsible for ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, monitoring patient progress, and coordinating care with other healthcare providers. The successful candidate will be able to work independently, as well as in a team environment, and will possess excellent communication and organizational skills.

The ideal candidate will be a skilled and compassionate professional with a commitment to providing outstanding care to families.

In addition, you will be responsible for contributing to the growth and success of Health Texas while upholding our Mission, Vision and Values.

Culture and Values

At Health Texas, we believe that our workplace culture is the cornerstone of our success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative environment where every Associate feels valued, empowered and motivated to reach their full potential. Our culture is the driving force behind our mission to deliver quality and compassionate care with outstanding service, every patient, every time.

As a Family Nurse Practitioner at Health Texas we expect you to embody and promote our Values and defined behavioral expectations.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients. Reviews patient records.
• Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed.
• Performs a complete physical exam and records findings. Formulates a working diagnosis.
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
• Administers injections, immunizations and oral medications. Prepares written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances.
• Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions. Provides patient education.
• Assists physicians by recording patient progress notes, issues diagnostic orders, and transcribes orders.
• Occasionally required to facilitate the HTMG Foot Care clinic (various locations) as well as provide rotating services to the Saturday clinic.
• Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation.
• Performs independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner that is consistent with the HTMG Core Values and Mission.
• Maintains established HTMG policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
• Participates in professional development activities to keep current with health care administration trends and practices.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with HIPAA regulations.
• Implements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the HTMG Code of Ethics.
• Maintains regular and acceptable attendance as determined by the medical group.
• Performs other related work as required.

Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Family Practice
• Knowledge of healthcare law and code of ethics
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Working knowledge of clinical systems, such as electronic health records
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
• Ability to assess and diagnose medical conditions
• Ability to provide primary care and health…