Family Nurse Practitioner ****10K Sign on Bonus ****- Primary Care - San Antonio, TX
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Job description
****10K Sign on Bonus ****
The Family Nurse Practitioner is responsible for performing physical examinations, diagnosing illnesses, developing and implementing treatment plans, and educating patients and families on health promotion and disease prevention. You will also be responsible for ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, monitoring patient progress, and coordinating care with other healthcare providers. The successful candidate will be able to work independently, as well as in a team environment, and will possess excellent communication and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will be a skilled and compassionate professional with a commitment to providing outstanding care to families.
In addition, you will be responsible for contributing to the growth and success of HealthTexas while upholding our Mission, Vision and Values.
Culture and Values Expectations
At HealthTexas, we believe that our workplace culture is the cornerstone of our success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative environment where every Associate feels valued, empowered and motivated to reach their full potential. Our culture is the driving force behind our mission “to deliver quality and compassionate care with outstanding service, every patient, every time”. As a Family Nurse Practitioner at HealthTexas we expect you to embody and promote our Values and defined behavioral expectations.
- Integrity: Do the right thing, the right way, every time.
- Be honest and uphold commitments and responsibilities, earn the trust and respect of the team and those we serve, and maintain privacy and confidentiality.
- Compassion: Treat everyone with respect and dignity.
- Foster an environment of inclusivity and well-being, practice patience and empathy, and assume positive intent.
- Synergy: Collaborate to improve outcomes.
- Invite and explore new opportunities, promote effective communication and teamwork, take pride in yourself, your work and HealthTexas.
- Stewardship: Use resources responsibly and efficiently.
- Implement effective strategies to attain goals, achieve maximum productivity and results, and seek continuous knowledge and improvement.
Job Responsibilities
• Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed.
• Performs a complete physical exam and records findings. Formulates a working diagnosis.
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
• Administers injections, immunizations and oral medications. Prepares written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances.
• Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions. Provides patient education.
• Assists physicians by recording patient progress notes, issues diagnostic orders, and transcribes orders.
• Occasionally required to facilitate the HTMG Foot Care clinic (various locations) as well as provide rotating services to the Saturday clinic.
• Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation.
• Performs independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner that is consistent with the HTMG Core Values and Mission.
• Maintains established HTMG policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
• Participates in professional development activities to keep current with health care administration trends and practices.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with HIPAA regulations.
• Implements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the HTMG Code of Ethics.
• Maintains regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the medical group's sole discretion.
• Performs other related work as required.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing & Master’s degree in Nursing, with a specialization in Family Practice
• Valid DEA license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment.