Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant

Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant

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KILLEEN, TX 76541

Overview

Salary Range $80.00 - $85.00 Hourly Position Type Contractor Job Shift Day/Night

Description

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated nurse practitioner (NP/ PA) to join our staff. The individual in this role would be responsible for working in a busy Emergency Care Facility. Candidates should hold a nurse practitioner license in this state and have completed 5+ years of experience in the role.

Qualifications

• Facilitate new patient consultation and health history review
• Perform physical examinations and screenings of patients
• Order and administer tests, including blood work
• Review and interpret test results
• Diagnoses health problems
• Detect changes in patient condition
• Administer medications
• Operate medical equipment
• Recommend further treatment options or future appointments if needed
• Provide referrals to other practitioners when necessary
• Provide after-care/ongoing care information and resources to patients and their families
• Ensure patient records are kept up to date, including test results, immunizations, condition changes, etc.
• Consult with other healthcare professionals as needed
• Deliver quality, physician-level care while complying with company policies, safety regulations, and productivity metrics
• Able to perform laceration repairs, abscess drainage, splinting, and other noninvasive procedures.
• Exceptional patient interaction skills are required.
• Benefits will be for Full-Time Positions only

Requirements and Qualifications

• A master's degree in nursing is required
• A current state nurse practitioner license is required
• Minimum 2+ years ER experience required
• A strong knowledge base of HIPAA and OSHA is required
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
• Patient, compassionate nature
• Ability to operate as part of a team, alongside physicians and other nurses
• Proficiency in medical instruments and equipment
• Must be familiar with the EHR medical charting system
• Proficiency in computer-based data management programs and information systems is preferred
• Prescriptive authorization (will be provided if needed)
• Disease prevention knowledge is required.

Join us and make a significant impact on our company's success in reaching our target audience and driving business growth.