NURSE PRACTITIONER WHC

Nurse Practitioner WHC

Harlingen Clinic - Harlingen, TX 78550

General description of position:

Will perform all duties to ensure the patients have a pleasant and satisfactory experience in the manner in which their health care is delivered, managed, coordinated with both internal and external entities and in which the patient participates in the decision making. As a member of the clinical team, this position requires total support to the PCMH principles, policies, and procedures. Functions under OB-GYN physicians in the provision of medical care. Works closely with WHC Physician to assist WHC with comprehensive OB-GYN services. Work involves assessing, planning, and providing patient care. When assessing the patient, the age of the patient is taken into consideration. Will cover Harlingen, Raymondville and Brownsville and other outlying areas as scheduled.

Implements and follows SCF policies and procedures. Provides assistance and guidance to the clinical staff. Floats to other clinic as needed to assist with patient care or supervision. When assessing patients, the age of the patient is taken into consideration. Performs other duties as assigned. As appropriate, provider will be providing services to patients by any of the following methods: telemedicine, telehealth, telephonic.

Essential job functions:

Actively promotes and participates in the morning or afternoon huddles along with other members of the primary team to prepare for the patients scheduled, reviews opportunities for same day access, and alert other disciplines of patient special needs.

Obtains a health history from patient and records findings in a succinct, systematic, accurate, problem-oriented manner and critically evaluates the history. Evaluates health care needs of patients and develops plans to meet these needs. Performs a basic physical assessment. Performs or requests special screening and development tests, lab tests, and interprets results. Provides health care including guidance in nutrition, episodic care. Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings, recognizes early stages of serious physical or emotional problems and determines when to refer the patient to the physician for further evaluation and supervision. Makes decision involving health needs of patients prospectively and collaboratively with the physician. Works collaboratively with the physician in the management of selected complex medical problems. Identifies and manages minor illnesses under established protocols and medical directives. Gives direct physical care. Identifies where appropriate components of the health regimen may be delegated to nursing personnel and provides teaching and guidance when necessary.

Expected to perform family planning, IUD insertions, implant insertions, colposcopy, biopsies, and cryotherapy.

Assists in planning, instituting, evaluating and revising health care programs as a peer member of the health care team.

May be asked to participate in educational research activities and the education of staff and students. May be consulted and accept community referrals.

Approaches patient care as a team involving clinical and non-clinical staff (eg. Physicians, mid-levels, educators, appointments staff) to achieve patient care objectives.

Actively participates in committees, projects, and PI initiatives. Approaches the patient care as member of the PCMH team involving clinical and non-clinical staff (eg. Providers, Mid-Levels, educators, front desk) to achieve the patient centered care objectives.

Submits required documentation in a timely manner (credentialing requirements, license renewals, certifications, CNE attendance, etc.). Responsible for their own safety as well as the safety of others. Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with clinic leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Position directly supervised: None

Qualifications

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Knowledge of PCMH Model

Knowledge of nursing techniques and procedures, of the laws and ordinances governing public health and hospital operations.

Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in the area of specialization.

Knowledge of SCF policies and procedures.

Knowledge in providing effective Customer Service on a daily basis.

Knowledge of computer software (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.) programs.

Knowledge in the use of electronic mail.

Skilled in the use of a computer.

Ability to provide patient care in the area of specialization, to prepare and maintain records, to organize, coordinate, and evaluate nursing activities and to communicate effectively.

Ability to read, write and spell accurately.

Ability to maintain an effective and professional working relationship with the public and co-workers.

Able to bend, stretch, stoop, stand, sit, and lift.

Able to lift 20 lbs.

Able to operate a keyboard, telephone, and other office equipment.

Ability to examine documents for accuracy and completeness.

Ability to prepare records in accordance to detailed instructions.

Ability to recognize, evaluate, solve problems and correct errors.

Ability to communicate in English and Spanish.

Ability to maintain a positive work environment.

Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule.

Ability to maintain client and office confidentiality.

Ability to fully comply with the enhanced infection control requirements of the clinic

Experience Desired/Certification Required

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university. Must be a Masters prepared registered nurse in the State of Texas. Must be able to engage in conversational Spanish. Must be Board approved to practice as an advanced practice nurse in Family Practice/ Ob-Gyn. Experience in working with the public. Must be current with BLS/CPR. This position requires an initial N95 mask fit testing and annual test fitting thereafter, unless, there is a significant change during the year that requires retesting prior to the annual fit testing.

Special instructions: Due to the nature of SC Services, it may be necessary for employees to work extended hours or other variations of the usual shift to ensure adequate care to patients and to maintain service to the community.