Physician Assistant/Family Nurse Practitioner Urgent Care HWH (PRN Varied Shifts)

UMC Health System

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Advanced practice provider is responsible for assessing patient needs and assisting in the implementation of patient care under the direction of the department medical director and department nurse director or supervising physician.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Current Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) status in Texas is required through the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners.
Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program. Current Physician Assistant license through the Texas Physician Assistant Board of the Texas Medical Board
Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license from Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners or current license through the Texas Physician Assistant Board of the Texas Medical Board.
For Emergency Center or Urgent Care: ACLS, PALS, and ATLS within 6 months of hire.
Basic medical knowledge with clinical skills and judgement
Effective communicator verbally and in writing, bust be able to speak, read and write English.
Possess analytical skills to evaluate care needs, ability to gather relevant clinical data, perform thorough physical examinations, and assist with clinical patient management.
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated success in dealing with patients, family members, and health care providers in highly stressful situations.
Able to work long hours, various shifts assigned to meet the department’s business needs
Ability to instill confidence in patients, physicians and personnel
Ability to determine appropriate care for the patient in conjunction with the medical team.
Make decisions independently
Ability to recognize changes in patient’s condition and adapt to emergency conditions.
Demonstrated ability to manage time efficiently.
Possess a high degree of accuracy in carrying out prescriptions, receiving and translating information, charting and reporting.
Demonstrates a high level of critical thinking.
Understands departmental and facility policies, procedures, and regulations.
Ability to professionally communicate with all members of the healthcare team.

Nice To Haves

+1 Year of ER/UC/Family Medicine experience preferred
+ 1 year of ER/UC/Family Medicine experience preferred
For Hospitalist Team or ICU Teams: ACLS required.

Responsibilities

Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and ensures appropriate care for assigned patients.
Works collaboratively with the team to perform patient assessments, provide evaluation and consultation for patients admitted or treated at UMC.
Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies in accordance with patient management plan.
Performs examinations or procedures approved by medical director and documents accordingly in patient’s progress notes
Provide coordination of care and education for patient and family support
Develops treatment goals consistent with patient’s condition and appropriate orders post op/post injury care including but not limited to activities, diet, medications, etc.
Communicate updates to the patient and / or family members regarding care plan, and discharge plan.
Thorough and legible documentation in EHR provides a clear picture of the patient's status and progress.
Maintain compliance related to patient orders, records, treatment plans, etc., according to UMC policies, procedures and standards set by Det Norske Veritas (DNV).
All other assigned duties related to patient care.