Nurse Practitioner Family Health

Decypher • San Antonio, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive, outcome-based patient care within the scope of privileges granted by the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF). The role includes evaluating, diagnosing, and treating routine, acute, and chronic conditions across all organ systems, with an emphasis on preventive care, health maintenance, patient education, and collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams. The position is based at Gateway Bulverde in San Antonio, Texas, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Master's degree in nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse Practitioner license.
• Two years of experience in the Family Health specialty.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurse practitioner services within MTF-granted privileges, including screening and examining patients for routine, acute, and chronic conditions across all organ systems; administering immunizations; and diagnosing, treating, and counseling patients.
• Technically direct and teach other staff, deliver evidence-based educational lectures, and participate in staff in-service training.
• Diagnose and treat common acute conditions, chronic illnesses, and minor trauma according to accepted protocols, clinical practice guidelines, Nurse Practice Acts, and/or in consultation with a physician.
• Promote preventive care and health maintenance through annual physicals, positive health behaviors, self-care education, and counseling.
• Communicate and collaborate with diverse groups to inform the healthcare team of plans and actions and provide education to benefit patients, families, and the organization.
• Recognize conditions requiring isolation and ensure universal precautions are used during all patient encounters.
• Attend staff meetings for case discussion, continuing education, continuous quality improvement, and safety.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level