Family Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

Premier Independent Physicians is adding a Family Nurse Practitioner to our care team in Pilot Point, TX.

Our ideal candidate has experience in a primary care/outpatient setting and is comfortable working independently with their supervising physician's support.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical care and treatment to patients under the supervision of a physician
• Performs physical examinations and preventative health measures with the collaboration of a physician
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assist patients’ clinical challenges and health care needs
• Records physical findings, and formulates treatment plans, based on patients’ conditions
• Discusses cases with physician to prepare comprehensive treatment plans
• Submits treatment plans and goals for patients’ for periodic review by a physician
• Prescribes or recommends medications or other forms of treatment
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• Experience in patient care management
• Experience using EHR systems
• Strong community health interest
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Broad knowledge of medications, side effects, and contraindications
• In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and best practices
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Compassionate and approachable

Education and Experience

• Advanced degree as a Nurse Practitioner
• Licensed to practice in the State of Texas with no restrictions or discipline
• Current DEA/DPS registration
• At least two (2) years of practice