Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
The Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, under supervision of the physician, provides primary care in collaborative joint practice with the physicians to patients and/or family members in the hospital setting on a regular basis, and within the practice setting as requested by physicians. The NP/PA supports and adheres to the South Texas Oncology & Hematology policies, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. · Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care for individual patients. · Initiates and documents appropriate interventions; evaluates and records patient/family response within practice protocol; prescribes drug therapies per protocol/physician consultation. · Assists physicians and performs procedures as needed; conducts patient assessments and provides physician with information prior to seeing the patient. · Assesses patient/family needs and provides education. · Promotes wellness and recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs. · Promotes/provides staff education. · Incorporates evidence-based research into clinical practice. · Knowledgeable of reimbursement procedures and documentation requirements. · Completes patient charge tickets. · May mentor new mid-level providers
Requirements
- Current NP or PA license issued by the Texas State Board.
- At least 1 - 3 years of experience.
Responsibilities
- Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care for individual patients.
- Initiates and documents appropriate interventions
- Evaluates and records patient/family response within practice protocol
- Prescribes drug therapies per protocol/physician consultation.
- Assists physicians and performs procedures as needed
- Conducts patient assessments and provides physician with information prior to seeing the patient.
- Assesses patient/family needs and provides education.
- Promotes wellness and recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
- Promotes/provides staff education.
- Incorporates evidence-based research into clinical practice.
- Knowledgeable of reimbursement procedures and documentation requirements.
- Completes patient charge tickets.
- May mentor new mid-level providers
Benefits
- competitive wages
- benefits
- yearly bonus opportunities
- nine paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
