Nurse Practitioner

UHS•McAllen, TX

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care duties which include assisting in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviewing patients, measuring vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), venipuncture and procedure as directed by the physician. Documentation is recorded in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with IPM guideline. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Assists in covering the front desk as required. Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response. Delegates as allowed under the Nurse Practice Act. Refers to and consults with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent/resolve problems or concerns. Educates patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.

Requirements

Assisting in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.
Interviewing patients.
Measuring vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height).
Performing venipuncture and procedures as directed by the physician.
Documenting in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with IPM guideline.
Preparing treatment rooms for examination of patients.
Assisting in covering the front desk as required.
Executing prescribed treatments and medical interventions.
Administering prescribed medications.
Monitoring and documenting treatment progress and patient response.
Delegating as allowed under the Nurse Practice Act.
Referring to and consulting with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent/resolve problems or concerns.
Educating patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.

Responsibilities

Assisting in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.
Interviewing patients.
Measuring vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height).
Performing venipuncture and procedures as directed by the physician.
Documenting in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with IPM guideline.
Preparing treatment rooms for examination of patients.
Assisting in covering the front desk as required.
Executing prescribed treatments and medical interventions.
Administering prescribed medications.
Monitoring and documenting treatment progress and patient response.
Delegating as allowed under the Nurse Practice Act.
Referring to and consulting with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent/resolve problems or concerns.
Educating patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.