NURSE PRACTITIONER

UHS•Laredo, TX

About The Position

Doctors Hospital of Laredo, in Laredo, TX, is a 183-bed acute care facility that offers a range of medical services. You'll feel a difference when you walk in our doors. There's pride in the care we deliver and a commitment to serving Laredo's growing healthcare needs. To learn more visit https://www.doctorshosplaredo.com JOB SUMMARY: The Nurse Practitioner works independently and under a collaborative agreement with the supervising physician and receives administrative supervision from a clinical departmental director. Delivers direct care to clients developing therapeutic plans of care for prevention, management and maintenance of optimum health for individuals.

Requirements

Successful completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
Current Texas License as a Nurse Practitioner.
RN Texas license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing.
Current BLS, ACLS, and NRP certification required.
Knowledgeable of reimbursement procedures and documentation requirements.

Nice To Haves

Prefer one year experience as a Nurse Practitioner.

Responsibilities

Assesses, diagnoses, treats, manages, evaluates, and administers prenatal, postnatal, and family planning services.
Orders, performs, interprets, evaluates, and reviews diagnostic studies and procedures.
Prescribes and dispenses pharmaceuticals per protocol/physician consultation.
Provides health education and counseling.
Makes referrals to health care professionals, specialist, and other community agencies to meet patient needs.
Maintains client records in a systematic format approved by department.
Serves as a consultant and collaborator to/with the health team and clients.
Assists other health care employees in the management of client care.
May develop and supervise activities of one or more satellite health center locations
Performs other duties within their scope of practice.