NURSE PRACTITIONER
JOB DESCRIPTION
You will play a vital role in our goal to serve our patients, their families and support physicians in the community. Join us in keeping our kiddos happy and healthy!
CLASSIFICATION
Exempt
REPORTS TO
Convenient Care Clinical Director
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides patient services under the direct supervision and responsibility of the designated supervising staff physician
Obtains medical and personal histories
Performs initial examinations, including physical exams and patient observations
Educates patients and families
Prioritizes and assesses patients
Provides primary care through wellness visits and assessment
Diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses to a variety of patients
Maintains standard universal precautions
Prescribes medications and completes treatments according to office policies and within age-specific parameters
Maintains and completes all necessary patient record documentation
Assist Practice Manager in clinical skills guidance and training for clinical staff
Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Required
Licensed in the state of Texas as a Registered Nurse
Unrestricted active Nurse Practitioner Texas license
Board Certified
Master's Degree in Nursing
Graduate of an Advanced Nurse Practitioner accredited program.
At least 3 years experience practicing as a Nurse Practitioner
Positive, energetic attitude
Team oriented with strong sense of personal responsibility
Solid multi-tasking, problem solving and organizational skills
Preferred
Demonstrated computer skills with EMR experience preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
The employee is routinely required to sit frequently, use a keyboard, mouse, telephone, headset, and other standard office equipment. Frequently communicate via text, email, phone, chat and video. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. May work in a noisy or distracting environment. This job will require exposure to patient elements.
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
The core hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. but can vary depending on location. This position may require some evening or weekend work depending on location.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change as necessary.