Experienced Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine - Allen, TX

Responsibilities Perform history and physical exams on new and established patients and those being seen for follow up appointments. (Consult with supervising physician as needed.) Provide follow up and health maintenance care to patients in accordance with established protocols or specific instructions from the supervising physician. (20%) Initiate appropriate treatment and testing required for evaluation of illness based on training and experience. (10%) Provide counseling and instruction to patients regarding health related issues. (10%) Document clinical care of the patient according to established guidelines. (10%) Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as indicated by training and experience and as directed by the supervising physician. (10%) Communicate with patients and family members within state law confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines concerning health related questions. (10%) Participate in continuous quality improvement process and other initiatives in the area of employee's practice. (10%) Qualifications Education : Master's Degree Nurse Practitioner Experience : 1 Year As a Nurse or Nurse Practitioner Preferred : Licenses and Certifications: NP - Nurse Practitioner Upon Hire Skills : Active listening and learning, critical thinking, reading comprehension, effective communication, time management, judgment and decision making Supervision : Individual Contributor ADA Requirements : Working Indoors 67% or more; Mechanical Hazards 1-33%; Electrical Hazards 1-33%; OSHA Tasks involving exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues; Physical Demands Light Work #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas Health Resources