Gateway Community Health Center, Inc.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Gateway Community Health Center, Inc., Laredo, Texas, United States, 78041
DESCRIPTION: Primary activities encompass management and treatment of acute and chronic health illness for
all life cycles within the Center's clinics or service area.
SUPERVISION: Clinically under the direction of the Supervising Physician and/or Medical Director.
Administratively under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer and/or designee.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: May require prolonged sitting, stooping and standing. May be required to
carry or lift up to 25 pounds.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Under established standard treatment protocols:* Examines, diagnosis, treats, prescribes, and/or refers Center patients;* Assures continuity of care by providing comprehensive medical services;* Maintains appropriate medical records according to established policy;* Refers patients for appropriate special care services, lab, x-ray, and other services provided by the Center;* Reviews all lab and x-ray reports for patients under his/her care; and* Travels within reason as necessary to meet Center's operational needs;* Works with Medical Director and chief of the department in the development of standard treatment protocols
for disease conditions most prevalent in the Center's patient population;
* Reviews, revises and updates standard treatment and prescriptive protocols at least once a year to meet the
medical needs of Center patients;
* Refers patients to Center's health promotion, health maintenance, disease prevention and self-management
classes as deemed appropriate;
* When providing services under this agreement to health center patients or to a non-health center patient under
conditions set forth in 42 CFR Part 6.6,(e)(4), physician shall, when called upon due to an emergency, treat or
assist in treating the non-health center patient.
* Conduct telemedicine visits at health center locations or non-health center locations (from provider's home)
for registered patients of the Center.
* Collaborates with Center staff and medical providers to discuss, address, and meet organizational goals and
objectives;
* Coordinates with other staff involved with medical treatment.* Assists in developing and implementing medical care policies and procedures to ensure compliance with
existing standards, practices and Federal regulations.
* Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates activities of clinical staff.* Participates in the coordination of community agencies and/or resources in providing continuity of care.* Directs and participates in the continuing education of the medical staff.* Assists with overall coordination and administration of center health care services and activities including
clinical indicators, health care plan and quality assurance.
* On-call access by telephone after hours and weekends.* Must adhere to the Center's work schedule (calendar);* Must work with the Center's Director of Patient Services at all levels;* Must participate and adhere to the Center's Compliance Performance Improvement / Risk Management
(CPIRM) policies which include Peer Review/Credentialing;
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* Actively participates in Center's Peer Review process; and* Attends medical staff providers meetings, Pharmacy & Therapeutics meetings, and other call meetings.* Provider shall supervise the care provided by students to include teaching activities, monitoring and oversight
of services provided by the student.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* Licensed to practice in the State of Texas from the Board of Nurse Examiners.* Two or more years of practice as a registered nurse giving direct patient care before APN certification.* Graduate of an approved advanced educational program accredited by a national accrediting body recognized
by the State of Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
* Currently certified by either the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or by the American
Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP);
* Must have automobile liability insurance;* DEA certificate preferred and/or Prescriptive Authority from the Board of Nurse Examiners.* Current CPR course completion card - level C.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
* General knowledge of the Center's most current operational protocols;* Knowledge of basic principles of health promotion, prevention and motivation;* Sound judgment-making practices;* Ability to work well with others and with the public tactfully and courteously;* Possesses good organizational skills, high ethical standards, well-organized, self-directed, team leader.* Excellent communication skills with the ability to relate to people at all levels in the organization.* Ability to handle multiple projects/tasks and respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.* Consumer advocate for quality health care and services.* Ability to use with Electronic Health Record system.* Ability to promote good customer service;* Willingness to travel;* Good role model;* Ability to problem-solve;* Ability to prioritize and allocate resources; and* Ability to work flexible hours.
all life cycles within the Center's clinics or service area.
SUPERVISION: Clinically under the direction of the Supervising Physician and/or Medical Director.
Administratively under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer and/or designee.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: May require prolonged sitting, stooping and standing. May be required to
carry or lift up to 25 pounds.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Under established standard treatment protocols:* Examines, diagnosis, treats, prescribes, and/or refers Center patients;* Assures continuity of care by providing comprehensive medical services;* Maintains appropriate medical records according to established policy;* Refers patients for appropriate special care services, lab, x-ray, and other services provided by the Center;* Reviews all lab and x-ray reports for patients under his/her care; and* Travels within reason as necessary to meet Center's operational needs;* Works with Medical Director and chief of the department in the development of standard treatment protocols
for disease conditions most prevalent in the Center's patient population;
* Reviews, revises and updates standard treatment and prescriptive protocols at least once a year to meet the
medical needs of Center patients;
* Refers patients to Center's health promotion, health maintenance, disease prevention and self-management
classes as deemed appropriate;
* When providing services under this agreement to health center patients or to a non-health center patient under
conditions set forth in 42 CFR Part 6.6,(e)(4), physician shall, when called upon due to an emergency, treat or
assist in treating the non-health center patient.
* Conduct telemedicine visits at health center locations or non-health center locations (from provider's home)
for registered patients of the Center.
* Collaborates with Center staff and medical providers to discuss, address, and meet organizational goals and
objectives;
* Coordinates with other staff involved with medical treatment.* Assists in developing and implementing medical care policies and procedures to ensure compliance with
existing standards, practices and Federal regulations.
* Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates activities of clinical staff.* Participates in the coordination of community agencies and/or resources in providing continuity of care.* Directs and participates in the continuing education of the medical staff.* Assists with overall coordination and administration of center health care services and activities including
clinical indicators, health care plan and quality assurance.
* On-call access by telephone after hours and weekends.* Must adhere to the Center's work schedule (calendar);* Must work with the Center's Director of Patient Services at all levels;* Must participate and adhere to the Center's Compliance Performance Improvement / Risk Management
(CPIRM) policies which include Peer Review/Credentialing;
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* Actively participates in Center's Peer Review process; and* Attends medical staff providers meetings, Pharmacy & Therapeutics meetings, and other call meetings.* Provider shall supervise the care provided by students to include teaching activities, monitoring and oversight
of services provided by the student.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* Licensed to practice in the State of Texas from the Board of Nurse Examiners.* Two or more years of practice as a registered nurse giving direct patient care before APN certification.* Graduate of an approved advanced educational program accredited by a national accrediting body recognized
by the State of Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
* Currently certified by either the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or by the American
Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP);
* Must have automobile liability insurance;* DEA certificate preferred and/or Prescriptive Authority from the Board of Nurse Examiners.* Current CPR course completion card - level C.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
* General knowledge of the Center's most current operational protocols;* Knowledge of basic principles of health promotion, prevention and motivation;* Sound judgment-making practices;* Ability to work well with others and with the public tactfully and courteously;* Possesses good organizational skills, high ethical standards, well-organized, self-directed, team leader.* Excellent communication skills with the ability to relate to people at all levels in the organization.* Ability to handle multiple projects/tasks and respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.* Consumer advocate for quality health care and services.* Ability to use with Electronic Health Record system.* Ability to promote good customer service;* Willingness to travel;* Good role model;* Ability to problem-solve;* Ability to prioritize and allocate resources; and* Ability to work flexible hours.