Np

The NP Surgical Specialty - Non-Operative is a licensed certified non-physician healthcare provider who actively renders direct patient care and possesses delegated prescriptive authority is credentialed and privileged and whose service is billed as an independent billing provider as recognized by Medicare and Medicaid within the healthcare systems and in accordance with the appropriate board.The Advanced Practice Provider provides medical care based upon the scope of practice as delineated by the supervising physician.

Surgical providers care for both adult and pediatric patients and specialize in General Surgery Orthopedics Neurosurgery Otolaryngology Cosmetic Vascular Trauma Transplant UrologyPlasticsorother surgicalspecialty.

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.

• Prescribesrecommendsand/or employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or performsindicatedproceduresin accordance withapproved policies with attention to efficacy safety and cost. Recommends interventions tomodifybehavior 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 whenappropriate.Evaluatespatientsresponseto health care provided and the effectiveness of care.

• Counselspatients and familiesregardingmedical processes management of thehealthillness/condition medication nutrition and health promotion.Counselspatients about drug regimens andpossible sideeffects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements over the counter medications and herbal remedies.

• Maintainsappropriate recordsdetailing the patients treatment plans and outcomes. Initiatestimelyconsultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and/orexpertise.

• Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Providers specialty level of experience and training

• Manages patients in ahealthcare setting(s) other than primary clinicsetting (e.g. inpatient emergency services).

• Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and providers level of competency as delegated by supervising Physician.

• Performsfollows-up withpatientboth pre- and post-operatively andmay also round on patients in the hospital or see patients in the Emergency Department.

• May berequiredto 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 principles 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) within30 daysof hire or transfer

• Certification from an accredited board as an APRN for the patient population of focus.

Compensation based on experience

BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

• Tuition Reimbursement

• PTO accrual beginning Day 1
  Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

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) within30 daysof hire or transfer.