Advanced Practice Provider - Hematology and Oncology Clinic;

Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 338-bed acute care hospital with over 1,000 dedicated employees.

Citizens offers a generous benefit package that includes retirement plans upon hire, and an excellent medical plan with optional insurance plans to choose from.

If you are interested in pursuing a career with an award-winning hospital, welcome home.

In collaboration with a licensed physician, the advanced practice provider performs services in the practice of medicine. The primary responsibility is to extend clinical services in the delivery of healthcare. Serves as the direct representative of the physician in conjunction with other disciplines and departments.

Job Specific:

• In collaboration with physicians, provides medical management in the ambulatory clinic and hospital settings for adults,including acute, general, and preventative care. (EF)
• Conducts physical examination, assesses patient health status including state of wellness and compliance with care plan, determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and prescribes appropriate medication regimen. (EF)
• Works in coordination with hospital departments, hospital management personnel, physicians, all hospital staff members, patients, and visitors to provide optimal patient centered care. (EF)
• Complete and maintain adequate and proper medical records with respect to all patients examined or treated in accordance with all legal, accreditation, regulatory and third-party payer requirements. (EF)
• Must demonstrate leadership and teaching ability.
• Assigned schedule may vary depending on practice needs. (EF)

Hospital:

• Adheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures.
• Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital’s Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations.
• Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital’s Ethics, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines.
• Performs within professional Scope of Practice at all times.

Other Duties As Assigned:

• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• Graduate of an accredited ARC-PA Program.
• CME as required.

Preferred: Additional education and/or training specific to the clinic specialty.

EXPERIENCE

Required: Minimum of two years of experience in direct patient care.

Preferred: At least one year experience in a doctor’s office or in a clinic setting.

SPECIAL

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Required: Ability to practice autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals to manage the health needs of each patient. Consistently exhibits behavior and communication skills that demonstrate commitment to superior customer service.

Preferred: EMR/EHR experience

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Required: Maintain current license as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of Texas. Current BLS. Current ACLS or ALS, if required by scope of practice.

• Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in Texas.
• Certification by an agency approved by the American Nurses Association.
• Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistant.
• Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physicians Assistant Examiners.

Preferred: Additional certification specific to the clinic specialty.

Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a…