Permanent Nurse Practitioner-Pulmonology Location: Dallas TX 75246
Shift: Full-Time Days 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Guaranteed Hours: 40 per week
Compensation: Based on experience
Essential Functions: - Perform comprehensive or focused physical examinations and obtain medical histories.
- Order collect and interpret lab and diagnostic tests to evaluate patient conditions.
- Prescribe or recommend medications and treatments adhering to safety and cost-efficiency.
- Develop and implement individualized evidence-based treatment plans.
- Monitor and evaluate patient progress adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
- Educate patients and families on diagnosis medications nutrition and health maintenance.
- Maintain accurate timely documentation of patient care and treatment plans.
- Refer patients appropriately when their condition exceeds the NPs scope or expertise.
- Provide consultative care within Pulmonology including inpatient or procedural settings as required.
- Perform invasive procedures within NPs scope and competency.
- May be expected to work outside regular hours to meet department needs.
Key Skills and Competencies: - Knowledge of disease diagnosis treatment protocols drug interactions and preventive care
- Ability to interpret diagnostics and apply clinical reasoning
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Interpersonal skills and teamwork
- Critical thinking and complex problem-solving
- EMR/computer proficiency
- Capable of counseling patients on medical psychological and behavioral conditions
Licenses & Certifications: - Nurse Practitioner (NP)-Current and valid license in Texas required
- Registered Nurse (RN)-Texas RN license required
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)-Texas APRN license required
- Basic Life Support (BLS)-Certification required within 30 days of hire required
- Board Certification-As an APRN in the patient population focus area (e.g. Adult-Gerontology Family NP Acute Care)
Qualifications: - Education: Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Experience: New graduates welcome (Less than 1 year experience required)
- Certifications: NP RN BLS
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