Nurse Practitioner/ Advanced Practice Provider
Nurse Practitioner/ Advanced Practice Provider
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We are hiring a Nurse Practitioner/ Advanced Practice Provider for one of our clients in Houston TX.
Job Description:
The Clinical Health Services (CHS) Mid-Level Provider functions as a healthcare provider under the supervision of the Community Health and Wellness Division (CHWD) Clinical Lead and the medical oversight of the CHWD Supervising Physician. The Mid-Level Provider delivers safe and compassionate care as a vital member of the healthcare team providing patient-centered care and ensuring patient safety. This role serves patients seeking services from the (CHS) Program working with the clinical team to create and maintain efficient patient-centered daily clinic operations while providing comprehensive care to all County Public Health patients. The provider operates within the legal scope of practice for a Mid-Level Provider and adheres to federal state and local laws and regulations as well as the policies procedures and guidelines of County Public Health.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Provides direct patient care in accordance with the Texas Medical Board Texas Board of Nurse Examiners Nursing practice act and County Public Health procedures and protocols. Complies with US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) and Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) guidelines for treating/screening program-specific clients.
- Completes and reviews health histories performs physical examinations and reviews and orders appropriate laboratory tests and immunizations.
- Orders and monitors prescribed medication in accordance with Pharmacy D regulations.
- Makes referrals to other providers or agencies as appropriate.
- Uses Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) expertise to serve as a mentor and resource person to all clinical staff.
- Seeks to assure that policies and procedures are followed.
- Assists with training new clinical staff.
- Attends and actively participates in clinical provider meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirement:
- Masters degree as an Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner or as an Advanced Practice Provider - Physician Assistant
- Licensed to practice in Texas as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA)
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certified
- At least one (1) year of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in an out-patient clinical setting.
- Candidates to have experience with IUD insertion and removal
- Nexplanon certification.
- Valid TX Drivers License
- Preferred Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Preferred Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certified
- Preferred Experience working in family planning medical clinics.
Work hours:
- Monday To Friday- 8:00 AM 5:00 PM.
About Us:
We are specialized in recruiting and deliver the best professional talent of industry and we are committed to deliver best experience for our clients and job seekers. With over two decades of experience in the recruitment industry we proudly help you to find the next job that matches your professional skills. Our team understands your needs or requirement before starting the recruitment that enables to find the high quality of talent with high success rate of talent delivery keeps us continue to be the best in the industry. By responding to this job posting you are consenting to receive text/SMS messages from us. Thank you.
Employment Type
Full-time
