Autonomous Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Next Level Medical; Leander (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Level Medical in Texas is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide primary and episodic care independently and with a clinical team, following protocols set by the supervising physician. You will help maximize patient flow and the delivery of quality care while emphasizing health promotion and patient education.

The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, board certification as an NP with active state licensure, a valid DEA license, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Board certified as a nurse practitioner with current state licensure.
• DEA license with no restrictions.
• Clinical experience in emergency or urgent care settings.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assure patient flow runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Follow protocols which provide medical authority when indicated.
• Perform complete physical exams and assessments of patients including urgent, emergent and non-urgent presentation.
• Selects, orders, and perform tests and procedures to augment physical findings.
• Define/document differential diagnoses and list differential diagnoses with most likely diagnoses included.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as deemed necessary and appropriate for plan of care, in collaboration with supervising physician as indicated.
• Interpret data and diagnostic results for appropriate course of action including but not limited to laboratory, radiology, EKG, etc. in collaboration with supervising physician as indicated.
• Prescribes dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
• Maintains quality, safety, and infection control standards.
• Exercises tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential patient issues and situations.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Learns computer software programs; enters and maintains accurate data and statistical information in order to consistently prepare clear and concise reports.

Skills

Fluent English

Clinical communication

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Next Level Medical in Texas is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide primary and episodic care independently and with a clinical team, following protocols set by the supervising physician. You will help maximize patient flow and the delivery of quality care while emphasizing health promotion and patient education.

The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, board certification as an NP with active state licensure, a valid DEA license, and BLS certification.