Non-Operative

The NP Surgical Specialty - Non-Operative is a licensed certified non-physician healthcare provider. They render direct patient care and have delegated prescriptive authority. They are credentialed privileged and billed as an independent provider recognized by Medicare and Medicaid. The Advanced Practice Provider provides medical care based on the scope of practice set by the supervising physician.
Surgical providers care for adult and pediatric patients. They specialize in General Surgery Orthopedics Neurosurgery Otolaryngology Cosmetic Vascular Trauma Transplant Urology Plastics or other specialties.

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 treatments. Performs procedures following approved policies focusing on efficacy safety and cost. Recommends interventions to change behavior linked to health risks.
Formulates and implements comprehensive patient treatment plans based on assessments evidence-based medicine and standards of care. Collaborates with physicians and team members when appropriate. 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 level of experience and training
Manages patients in a healthcare setting(s) other than primary clinic setting (e.g. inpatient emergency services).
Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and providers level of expertise as delegated by supervising Physician.
Performs follow-ups with patients both pre- and post-operatively. May also round on patients in the hospital or see patients in the Emergency Department.
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 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 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.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed valued and supported and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve

Compensation based on experience

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.