Nurse Practitioner-Internal Medicine Permanent Role
- Location: Round Rock TX 78665
- Shift: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
- Guaranteed: 40 Hours
- Compensation: Based on experience.
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 or recommends medical drug therapies or other therapeutic treatments. Performs procedures following approved protocols focusing on efficacy safety and cost. Recommends interventions to change behavior linked to health risks.
- Formulates and implements patient treatment plans based on assessments evidence-based medicine and standards of care. Works with physicians and team members when needed. Evaluates patients response to care and its effectiveness.
- Counsels patients and families on medical processes illness management medication nutrition and health promotion. Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with 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 or expertise.
- Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Providers specialty and training.
- Manages patients in a healthcare setting(s) other than primary clinic setting (e.g. inpatient emergency services procedural etc.).
- Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and proficiency of the provider as delegated by supervising Physician.
- 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 is needed to diagnose and treat human injuries diseases and deformities. This includes symptoms treatment alternatives drug properties and interactions and preventive health-care measures.
- Knowledge of values 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 in the Nurse Licensure Compact for RNs and LVNs and 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
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION: - 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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