Nurse Practitioner - Geriatrics | Permanent Role
Nurse Practitioner - Geriatrics | Permanent Role
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Nurse Practitioner-Geriatrics Permanent Role
- Location: Marble Falls TX 78654
- Guaranteed: 40 Hours
- Compensation: Based on experience.
- Schedule Options:
- Full-Time Monday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
- Flexible scheduling available:
- 4x10-hour shifts
- 3x12-hour shifts
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE:
- Assesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.
- Orders collects interprets and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
- Prescribes recommends and/or employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policies with attention to efficacy safety and cost. Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.
- Formulates and implements comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans based on patient assessments evidence-based medicine standards of care professional practice guidelines and in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members when appropriate. Evaluates patients response to health care provided and the effectiveness of care.
- Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes management of the health illness/condition medication nutrition and health promotion. Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements over the counter medications and herbal remedies.
- Maintains appropriate records detailing the patients treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and/or expertise.
- Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Providers specialty and training.
- Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and expertise of the provider as delegated by supervising Physician.
- May provide care to a panel of patients in a team-based model focusing on acute and chronic illness management as well as population health.
- May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS:
- Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries diseases and deformities to include symptoms treatment alternatives drug properties and interactions and preventive health-care measures
- Knowledge of practices methods and procedures for diagnosis treatment and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills
- Skill in the use of computers and related software applications
- Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans
- Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions treatment plans and behavior modification
- Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests
- Texas RN licensure or RN licensure with compact privilege from a state that is party to the Nurse Licensure Compact for RNs and LVNs & Texas APRN
- Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Texas
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer
- Certification from an accredited board as an APRN for the patient population of focus required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- EDUCATION-Grad of an Accredited Program
- EXPERIENCE-Less than 1 Year of Experience
- Nurse Practitioner (NP)
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.
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Employment Type
Full Time
