Nurse Practitioner, Riverside
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Description
Job Description
If youre looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.
About Harris County Public Health
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services community programming and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation engagement and health equity HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
Position Overview:
The Mid-Level Provider works under the supervision of the Community Health and Wellness Division (CHWD) Clinical Lead and medical oversight by the CHWD Supervising Physician. The Mid-level provider will function as a healthcare provider for patients receiving family planning services in our Clinical Health Services (CHS) division by way of the HIV Prevention Family Planning and Healthy Texas Women grants. This position will work with the clinical team to create and maintain efficient and patient-centered care. Also supporting the daily clinical operations while providing comprehensive public health services to all Harris County Public Health patients qualified to received health services. This position will service the Riverside Health Clinic by providing comprehensive medical care to all patients served.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provides direct patient care in accordance with the Texas Medical Board Texas Board of Nurse Examiners Nursing practice act and Harris County Public Health (HCPH) 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.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity EmployerRequirements
Education:
- Masters degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing and graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Education:
- At least one (1) year of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in an out-patient clinical setting.
Licensure:
- Licensed to practice in Texas as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certified.
- Valid TX Drivers License.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook) and navigating Epic EMR.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment.
- Knowledge of current CDC and DSHS guidelines for treating/screening program specific clients.
Core Competencies:
Organizational Leadership
- Understands the organizational mission
- Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
- Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others
Collaboration
- Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity diversity inclusion and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
- Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
- Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs
Innovation
- Ability to adapt to change
Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics
- Treats others with courtesy sensitivity and respect
- Behaves in an honest fair and ethical manner
- Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
- Uses sound judgment
- Self-motivated
- Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity
Communication
NOTE:Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.- Communicates clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
Preferences
Licensures/Certifications:
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certified
Experience:
- Experience working in family planning medical clinics
Language:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work
- This is a full-time - regular position.
- Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Must be willing to flex work hours when required including weekends.
- Able to travel within Harris County as needed.
Work Environment
- This job operates in a professional clinic environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
- This role requires the ability to lift carry push pull up to 50 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.
Work Location:
- Harris County Public Health: Riverside Clinic - 3204 Ennis St Houston TX 77004.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Pain Management
- Acute Care
- Primary Care Experience
- Suturing
- Vital Signs Experience
- Dermal Fillers
- Experience Administering Injections
- Pediatrics Experience
- Nursing
- Botox Experience
- Medicare
