Employed

Georgetown•Georgetown, TX

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) Urgent Care is a licensed, certified healthcare provider. They provide direct patient care and have prescriptive authority. They are credentialed, privileged, and billed as an independent provider by Medicare and Medicaid. The Advanced Practice Provider offers medical care based on the supervising physician's scope of practice. They typically care for patients in urgent or convenient care clinics. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Schedule: Full-time 1.0 FTE with 10-hour shifts. The rotation includes: Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday Weekday hours: 8 AM - 8 PM Weekend hours: 9 AM - 5 PM Care Model: The staffing model includes one LVN per provider, ensuring a supportive and collaborative working environment. Patient Age Range: The clinic primarily serves patients aged 18 years and older.. Patient Volume: Providers can expect to see 23-30 patients per day. Ideal Candidate: Experience: At least 1 year of relevant experience is preferred. Personality Fit: A provider who enjoys and feels comfortable working with the geriatric population will thrive in this department. A compassionate and patient-centered approach is essential.

Requirements

Knowledge of information and techniques is needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Knowledge of practices, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions
Verbal and written communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills
Skill in the use of computers and related software applications
Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans
Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification
Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests
Texas RN licensure or RN licensure with compact privilege from a state in the Nurse Licensure Compact for RNs and LVNs, and Texas APRN.
Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Texas
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer
Certification from an accredited board as an APRN for the patient population of focus required
EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
Less than 1 Year of Experience
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Basic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.

Nice To Haves

A provider who enjoys and feels comfortable working with the geriatric population will thrive in this department.
A compassionate and patient-centered approach is essential.

Responsibilities

Assesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.
Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
Prescribes or recommends medical drug therapies or other treatments. Performs procedures following approved policies, focusing on efficacy, safety, and cost. Recommends interventions to change behavior linked to health risks.
Formulates and implements patient treatment plans based on assessments and evidence-based medicine. Collaborates with physicians and team members when needed. Evaluates patient's response to care and its effectiveness.
Counsels patients and families on medical processes, illness management, medication, nutrition, and health promotion. Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with food supplements, over-the-counter medications, and herbal remedies.
Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice or expertise.
Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider’s specialty and training.
Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and provider’s level of expertise as delegated by supervising Physician.
May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department.