Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Summary:

We are seeking a midlevel to join our San Antonio or Austin locations. The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant functions as a clinical provider maintaining and promoting the health of the patient requiring acute care. Affects direct patient care according to the nurse practice act of the State of Texas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provide medical services to patients, inclusive of all functions necessary to provide medical care under the direction of the physician
Conducts comprehensive health assessments (initial, ongoing, discharge), identifies normal/abnormal health characteristics, develops plan of care, initiates appropriate interventions, and evaluates care outcomes on defined patient populations(s)
Performs delegated functions under physician supervision, such as differential diagnosis, use of prescriptive authority, and treatment according to   practice guidelines, protocols, and/or standing orders. Accepts accountability for outcomes in health care
Charting in the patients medical record is routinely to be completed on the same day as the patients visit
Instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings/reports
Contribute to the practice achieving its quality targets to sustain the high standards of patient care and service
delivery
Work collaboratively with colleagues within the practice
Follow all internal policies and procedures; be accountable for completion of all operational tasks according to
departmental guidelines to ensure appropriate clinical processing/documentation
See patients in a timely and efficient manner, stay reasonably on time for scheduled appointments in practice throughout the day, unless exceptional circumstances occur
Maintains current licensure and credentials. Remains current in practice
Responds and comply to requests for information including sending faxes and e-mails
Protects patient and family privacy rights and maintains confidentiality of patient records in accordance to policy and procedure and HIPAA requirements
Follows all safety rules on the job. Reports all accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards.?

Travels as necessary to other facilities 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word & E-Clinical
Excellent written and verbal communication, teaching ability and good telephone skills; Possesses appropriate communication skills to practice collaborative nursing
Excellent, polished patient interaction skills. Ability to communicate professionally with patients
Ability to adequately diagnose, plan and implement nursing interventions and evaluate patient condition
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, their families, and staff members
Ability to respond quickly, physically and mentally when priorities and /or the patients condition changes
Ability to work independently by guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending one oneself to get things done
Ability to organize and coordinate multiple tasks is required
Must have a high level of energy with the ability to adjust to any justifiable pace
High stress tolerance: accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations
Energetic with a desire to learn and develop new skills
Compliance with facility policies and procedures
Strong attention to detail: being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Masters degree in nursing
Nurse Specialization Diploma
Must be able to communicate effectively in English

LICENSURE:
Registered Nurse with Current Texas license
Recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or recognized by the Texas Medical Board as a Physician Assistant (PA)
Prescriptive authority privileges through the State of Texas
BLS, ACLS