Weekend PRN Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology - San Antonio, TX

Overview

Baptist Health System and Tenet Healthcare are seeking a PRN Nurse Practitioner to join our PRN pool for an Interventional Cardiologist in San Antonio, TX. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside a collaborative group of medical professionals and is a crucial member of the patient experience. This role supports weekend coverage by rounding on patients in an inpatient setting.

Given the role, recent graduates are not being considered; candidates should have prior Cardiology experience.

• Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
• Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
• Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by understanding and complying with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate policies; reports compliance issues in a timely manner.
• Obtains and records client health history; performs comprehensive physical assessment as part of a total physical examination.
• Diagnoses, treats and plans appropriate health care for clients; refers to physicians and/or outside agencies as required.
• Ensures completion of required documentation of patient care activities in accordance with Tenet Physician Resources policy.
• Fulfills duties assigned by the physician; reports injuries or adverse reactions during or after treatment.
• Participates in patient review conferences and staffing; assists the physician with Utilization Review, Quality Assurance, Program Evaluation, Infection Control, Safety Committee activities.
• Adheres to established policies and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources; interprets laboratory test results as part of examination and health management.
• Performs and oversees testing and other appropriate procedures.
• Conducts health teaching and counseling during the physical exam to help patients make informed health decisions.
• Provides consultative direction as needed for nursing, laboratory, and clinic staff.
• Orders medications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of nursing;
Master’s degree in nursing; completion of a state-acceptable Nurse Practitioner program.

Advanced Nurse Practitioner license to practice in the state; CPR certification; DEA registration with state.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Per collaborative agreement and/or state requirements.