Family Nurse Practitioner (Functional Medicine) (PH5802 - Broadway)

CommuniCare Health Center Jobs•San Antonio, TX

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Family Nurse Practitioner (Functional Medicine) provides quality, comprehensive out-patient primary health care services. This role involves examining and evaluating patients, counseling them on various functional medicine treatment plans, educating them on procedures, and performing non-invasive procedures. The position reports to the VP & Chief Functional Health Officer for administrative, provider relations, and day-to-day guidance.

Requirements

Master’s Degree from an accredited university in a Nurse Practitioner Program
Board Certified AANP, ANCC or related required
Must have current unrestricted license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner from the Texas Board of Nursing
Annual continuing medical education as required by board specialty
Must be registered and have current DEA or willing to obtain before employment
Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with hormone replacement therapy and all modes of delivery; pellet therapy preferred
Previous experience as Family Nurse Practitioner highly preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred

Responsibilities

Performs clinical procedures under the direction of the VP & Chief Functional Health Officer according to approved protocols.
Prescribes pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, other medications, and appropriate treatment regimens to assessed medical conditions consulting with VP & Chief Functional Health Officer.
Develop personalized treatment plans by conducting thorough patient assessments, including medical history, lifestyle factors, and environmental influences.
Perform and interpret diagnostic tests, including internal laboratory, external laboratory results, imaging, and other professional testing.
Utilize established internal programs and treatment protocols that are medically indicated.
Maintains a problem-oriented health record for each patient seen in accordance with the Center’s established Health Informatic Management policies and procedures including providing appropriate and legible documentation.
Completes thorough documentation of each patient’s visit in the electronic health record and ensures encounters are closed within 24 hours in accordance with the Center’s established Health Information Management policies and procedures.
Assures continuity of care by providing medical services on a timely basis as per Clinic schedule within the Center’s scope of practice and the Nurse Practitioners training.
Monitor and maintain all equipment and stock.
Maintain treatment rooms and inform management of needed supplies.
Commit to ongoing continued education, including remaining informed and up to date on the latest trends, techniques, and advancements in function medicine.
Maintains appropriate productivity standards of specialty as established by the Center; maintains appropriate and efficient patient flow and minimize schedule changes and absences.
Provides excellent internal/external customer service at all times to assist patients with their health care needs.
Trains and mentors’ medical students and clinical support staff engaged in activities and procedures, as appropriate.
Provide medical oversight and guidance to Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants as needed to ensure smooth clinical operations.
Follows established departmental and clinic policies, procedures, and objectives; continuous quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
Participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs as needed i.e. diabetes collaborative/health fairs etc.; attends and participates in clinic meetings / departmental meetings and other clinic functions as required by the Center.
Performs other related duties as assigned.