Advanced Healthcare Practitioner - The Pediatric Clinic - Full Time
Company: Titus Regional Medical Center
Location: Mount Pleasant
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
JOB TITLE: Nurse Practitioner
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Responsible for providing primary care
services, including assessing and managing patients in the clinic
following established standards and practices.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to Medical Director and Clinic
Administration.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervises Nurses, Nurse Aides, and Medical
Assistants during daily clinical activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide primary care as per the collaborative agreement/protocols
on file in the Clinic and according to the policies and procedures
of the Clinic
Practice within the scope of practice as delineated by the
practitioner's education and experience
Comply with all appropriate requirements for Clinic quality
assurance and certification
Performs a complete physical exam, obtains complete medical history
and records findings. Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic
procedures. Interprets and integrates data to determine preliminary
diagnosis and therapeutic plan. Prescribes therapy following
established standards and practice.
Administers medications and injections in compliance with state law
and clinic guidelines
Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments.
Educates patients regarding health and illness prevention.
Recommends community resources to meet patient and family
needs.
Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term
medical needs of patients. Provides monitoring and continuity of
care between physician visits.
Maintains patient confidentiality
Maintain licensure and board certification
Must maintain current PALS
Must have clear verbal and written communication skills
As a member of the QA committee, shall participate in the review of
at least (15) patient medical charts per quarter
Shall assist the Medical Director in development of new policies
and procedures as needed
In consultation with the Physician, shall make necessary referrals
and/or consultations that cannot be provided at the Clinic
Shall assist in maintaining accurate and complete patient
records
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician's
Assistant program leading to a Master's Degree and/or meets the
Advanced Nursing Practice or Physician's Assistant requirements set
forth by the Texas State Board of Nursing or the Texas Medical
Licensure Board. Must possess appropriate certification and degree
from a United States Institution of Higher Education. Must be
licensed to practice medicine in the State of Texas prior to
beginning employment.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
At least two years experience in a medical practice preferred.
Applicant may not have any unresolved malpractice suits pending
against him/her and shall not have any unresolved complaints on
file in any state where he/she has license to practice medicine.
Computer literacy required.
The job holder must demonstrate current competencies applicable to
the job position.
KNOWLEDGE:
1. Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices and
regulations to give and evaluate patient care.
2. Knowledge of how to use medical equipment and instruments to
administer patient care.
3. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to
establish/maintain a safe work environment.
SKILLS:
1. Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and
techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient
care.
2. Skill in taking medical histories to assess medical condition
and interpret findings.
ABILITIES:
1. Ability to maintain quality control standards.
2. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency
situations.
3. Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and
procedures.
4. Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective
working relationships with patients, medical staff and the
public.
ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Combination of exam rooms and medical offices. Frequent exposure to
communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation,
medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic
environment.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:
Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 10 pounds.
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires
working under stress in emergency situations and irregular
hours.
This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for
meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills,
abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
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