Nurse Practitioner - PA - Health and Wellness Clinic - 1

Brazos County•Bryan, TX

8h•Onsite

About The Position

To provide healthcare and promote wellness to the employees of Brazos County and their families as well as provide healthcare to residents of the Brazos County Detention Center, Brazos County Juvenile Detention Center, and contracted sites The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant may work in any setting that is within the scope of his or her supervising physician’s practice. The supervising physician’s scope of practice shall be defined for the purpose of this section as those tasks and procedures which the supervising physician is qualified by training or expertise to perform.

Requirements

Graduated college and obtained an undergraduate degree.
Post graduate training leading to either a NP or PA degree.
3-5 years of general/ family practice experience.
Certificate or diploma of completion of either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant Program.
Licensed by the State of Texas to work as a NP or PA.
Must be current and without restriction.
Must pass all required background checks.
BLS required.
Vaccines: HepB, TDap, and yearly Influenza. TB screen within 6 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual
ACLS & PALS preferred

Responsibilities

Perform complete, detailed and accurate histories, review patient records to develop comprehensive medical status reports, and order laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies appropriate for complaint, age, race, sex and physical condition of the patient.
Complete physical examinations and record pertinent data in electronic medical record in a timely manner.
Make medical diagnoses and institute therapy or referrals of patients to the appropriate health care facilities, agencies, other resources of the community, or other physicians.
Institute emergency measures and emergency treatment or appropriate stabilization measures in situations such as cardiac arrest, shock, hemorrhage, and convulsions.
Interpret and evaluate patient data to determine patient management and treatment.
Provide instructions and guidance regarding medical care matters and laboratory or imaging results to patients.
Oversee the clinical functions of staff in providing quality patient care.
Perform simple minor surgical procedures such as suturing, wound debridement, incision and drainage of abscess, and simple biopsies, Perform and assist in routine laboratory medical techniques and routine therapeutic procedures within level of training and experience including but not limited to phlebotomy, collection of cultures, injections, immunizations, and wound management.
Acts as a patient advocate, coordinator and liaison for BCHWC in dealing with the community.
Supports the “team” concept of healthcare and act as a liaison between the Health and Wellness Clinic and Brazos County employees.
Contribute to the timely flow of the Brazos County Health and Wellness Clinic by examining, evaluating and treating its patient population in an efficient, effective and timely fashion.
Assist in the timely ordering of clinic supplies and vaccines.
Present educational lectures on medical topics to the staff and patient population.
Assist in maintaining a safe, clean clinic and protecting the confidentiality of each patient by maintaining HIPAA Compliance.
Maintain professional and technical competence by staying up to date in all the aspects of general/ family practice by regular continuing education.
Inform and consult with the supervising physician about any problems or discrepancies that might arise.
Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion with the patients.
Comply strictly with medical standards of care and safety standards & regulations.
Other Duties as assigned.