Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - HEB Wellness Primary Care Clinic - Kyle

HEB • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Nurse Practitioner is a position in the field of nursing that requires a master's degree in nursing and certification as a nurse practitioner. Responsibilities may include conducting patient assessments, diagnosing illnesses, prescribing medications, and providing patient education.

Requirements

• Master's degree in advanced practice nursing from an accredited program
• 0-3 + years of experience preferred
• Current, valid State of Texas RN & APRN licenses
• Current, unrestricted DEA preferred
• Maintain required annual continuing medical education
• 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
• Attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or additional role-relevant experience
• 2+ years of relevant experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess patients; take medical histories; assess patient health; perform physical examinations; administer injections/immunizations; perform suturing, splinting, casting; manage wounds and infections
• Instruct/counsel patients; explain treatments and medications; counsel/promote emotional and physical health and wellness
• Obtain/study medical histories, documents patient and clinic records
• Administer/order diagnostic tests; interpret results; make diagnoses; prescribe medications and other treatments
• Identify short-/long-range patient care issues; recommend courses of action; implement physician directives
• Provide / ensure continuity of care; develop/implements patient care management plans
• Comply/ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements, and infection control protocols and policies
• Develop health care team staff; provide training and educational / growth opportunities
• Maintain professional/technical knowledge; review professional journals; establish personal network; participate in educational workshops and professional associations
• Collaborate with clinic staff to recommend / improve patient care practices, and clinic guidelines and workflow
• Ensure adherence to HIPAA regulations

Benefits

• Function in a fast-paced, office environment
• Work extended hours and / or rotating schedules

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree