About The Position
This is a 1099 (independent contractor) PRN position Locations: - San Antonio Market - Corpus Christi Market (weekday availability preferred) We are looking for: Nurse Practitioner: - a master's degree in advanced practice nursing from an accredited program; 3+ years of experience - current, valid State of Texas RN & APRN licenses; current, unrestricted DEA - advanced interpersonal and counseling skills; ability to work as part of an integrated healthcare team to provide an exceptional patient experience or Physician Assistant: - a graduate degree from an accredited PA Program; 3+ years of experience - Board Certification by the NCCPA; current, unrestricted license to practice in Texas - current, unrestricted DEA - advanced interpersonal and counseling skills; ability to work as part of an integrated healthcare team to provide an exceptional patient experience What is the work? Patient Care: - Interviews patients; takes medical histories; assesses patient health; performs physical examinations; administers injections/ immunizations; performs suturing, splinting, casting; manages wounds and infections - Instructs / counsels patients; explains treatments and medications; counsels / promotes emotional and physical health and wellness - Obtains / studies medical histories; documents patient and clinic records - Administers / orders diagnostic tests; interprets results; makes diagnoses; prescribes medications and other treatments - Identifies short- / long-range patient care issues; recommends courses of action; implements physician directives - Provides / ensures continuity of care; develops / implements patient care management plans - Complies / ensures compliance with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements, and infection control protocols and policies - Develops health care team staff; provides training and educational / growth opportunities - Maintains professional / technical knowledge; reviews professional journals; establishes personal network; participates in educational workshops and professional associations - Collaborates with clinic staff to recommend / improve patient care practices, and clinic guidelines and workflow - Ensures adherence to HIPAA regulations What is your background? Nurse Practitioner - Master's degree in advanced practice nursing from an accredited program - 3+ years of health care experience - Current valid RN License - Current, unrestricted State of Texas APRN license - Current, unrestricted DEA - AHA BLS Healthcare Provider or AHA BLS Instructor Provider card or Physician Assistant - Graduate degree from an accredited PA Program - 3+ years of health care experience - Board Certification by the NCCPA - Current, unrestricted license to practice in Texas - Current, unrestricted DEA - Current BLS certification by an approved American Heart Association organization Do you have what it takes to be a fit as a HEB Wellness Provider? - Advanced interpersonal and counseling skills - Advanced verbal / written / listening communication skills - Strong deductive / inductive reasoning and observation skills - People- and time-management skills - Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus between tasks; adaptability; flexibility - Ability to maintain confidentiality - Ability to work well as part of a team Can you - - Function in a fast-paced clinic / office environment - Sit / stand / stoop for extended periods - Regularly lift up to 20 lbs - Work extended hours and / or rotating schedules - Maintain required annual continuing medical education
Requirements
- Master's degree in advanced practice nursing from an accredited program or a graduate degree from an accredited PA Program
- 3+ years of health care experience
- Current valid RN License (Nurse Practitioner)
- Current, unrestricted State of Texas APRN license (Nurse Practitioner)
- Board Certification by the NCCPA (Physician Assistant)
- Current, unrestricted license to practice in Texas (Physician Assistant)
- Current, unrestricted DEA
- AHA BLS Healthcare Provider or AHA BLS Instructor Provider card (Nurse Practitioner)
- Current BLS certification by an approved American Heart Association organization (Physician Assistant)
- Advanced interpersonal and counseling skills
- Advanced verbal / written / listening communication skills
- Strong deductive / inductive reasoning and observation skills
- People- and time-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus between tasks; adaptability; flexibility
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Ability to maintain required annual continuing medical education
Responsibilities
- Interviews patients
- Takes medical histories
- Assesses patient health
- Performs physical examinations
- Administers injections/ immunizations
- Performs suturing, splinting, casting
- Manages wounds and infections
- Instructs / counsels patients
- Explains treatments and medications
- Counsels / promotes emotional and physical health and wellness
- Obtains / studies medical histories
- Documents patient and clinic records
- Administers / orders diagnostic tests
- Interprets results
- Makes diagnoses
- Prescribes medications and other treatments
- Identifies short- / long-range patient care issues
- Recommends courses of action
- Implements physician directives
- Provides / ensures continuity of care
- Develops / implements patient care management plans
- Complies / ensures compliance with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements, and infection control protocols and policies
- Develops health care team staff
- Provides training and educational / growth opportunities
- Maintains professional / technical knowledge
- Reviews professional journals
- Establishes personal network
- Participates in educational workshops and professional associations
- Collaborates with clinic staff to recommend / improve patient care practices, and clinic guidelines and workflow
- Ensures adherence to HIPAA regulations
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
