FAMILY NURSE PRACT-S

Center for Health Care Services; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Health Care Services seeks an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner providing evidence-based primary care, diagnostics, and patient education. You will collaborate with specialists, manage medications, and ensure preventive care with a focus on quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include patient examinations, care coordination, and adherence to CHCS policies, with travel as needed. A valid TX APRN license and DEA registration are required.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited Family Nursing Program with FNP designation.
• 1–3 years direct nursing experience.
• Current Texas RN Advanced Practice license by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
• DEA registration certificate.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance; willing to travel as needed.
• Must complete NCI and CPR training within 45 days of employment.
• Must meet CHCS credentialing and training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduits medical examinations and reviews collateral information per guidelines.
• Determines needs for consultation and coordinates care with specialists.
• Examines patients, formulates diagnostic plans and orders tests.
• Interprets results and implements treatment plans.
• Maintains a program of comprehensive health including preventive medicine.
• Prescribes and assesses pharmaceuticals and treatment regimens.
• Bridges counseling, support staff, and medical staff for quality care.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Nursing clinical assessment

Diagnostic reasoning

Care coordination

Evidence-based practice

Interpersonal communication

Medication management

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Education

MSN in Family Nursing with FNP designation

1–3 years direct nursing experience

Tools

DEA Registration

Texas RN Advanced Practice license

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

Provides evidence based patient medical care including diagnosis, treatment preventative and screening services, and/or proper referral, follow-up, education and counseling in primary care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Conducts medical examinations and reviews collateral information of assigned patients in accordance with applicable guidelines.
• Determines needs for consultation and assists in coordination of medical care and treatment provided at the direction of other specialists.
• Examines patients, formulates diagnostic plans, and defines and orders required diagnostic testing.
• Interprets examination finding and test results and implements treatment plans.
• Manages and maintains a program of comprehensive health for patients, including preventative medicine, behavioral sciences, and community health.
• Prescribes and assesses effectiveness of pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate for patient medical conditions.
• Promotes bridging between counseling, support staff, and medical staff to provide quality consumer care while executing medical duties.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Masters of Science in Nursing from an accredited Family Nursing Program and have FNP designation.
• One (1) to three (3) years of direct nursing experience.

Licenses or Certifications

• Current Texas RN Advanced Practice the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
• U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency Substance Registration Certificate (DEA).

Other Requirements

• Must maintain a valid driver's license and automobile insurance coverage, be able to travel as needed, and be able to meet on a consistent basis the driving record requirements of the Company's auto insurance carrier if you drive your vehicle during company business
• Must maintain required credentials and mandatory training requirements to ensure compliance with all State regulations and CHCS policies
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements to complete Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) and CPR training including lifting up to 12 lbs. and supporting up to 55 lbs.; bending, stooping and getting on and off the floor without assistance.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) is a proven safe and harm-free method of behavior modification. All consumer-facing employees of CHCS must take NCI courses facilitated by the CHCS Training team within the first 45 days of employment.
• NCI is intended to support human service professionals in giving aggressive, disruptive, or out-of-control people the best care and welfare possible, even in the most violent situation.
• NCI training provides staff with the skills to safely recognize and respond to everyday crisis situations that may involve more challenging behaviors. It focuses on prevention and offers proven strategies for safely defusing anxious, hostile or violent behavior at the earliest possible stage.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a Family Proactive setting and one (1) to three (3) years of experience preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Language Proficiency Pay (LPP) payments are subject to successful testing, certification by CHCS Payroll, and availability of funding. Funding may be renewed in subsequent fiscal years but is not guaranteed.

SUPERVISION

• Work requires managing and monitoring work performance of a business unit or key work area including evaluating program/work objectives and effectiveness, establishing broad organizational goals, and realigning work and staffing assignments for the department.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Applicable software applications
• Basic life support
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
• Principles of the development, implementation, and documentation of individualized care and treatment
• State and Federal laws and professional standards related to medical treatment

Skilled in:

• Identifying medical conditions
• Organization and time management
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios

Ability to:

• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files.
• Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Evaluate patients, set up and carry out an effective course of treatment utilizing the expertise of other clinical personnel with a minimum of direction.
• Maintain accurate and complete records.
• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
• Manage and treat chronic and acute medical conditions.
• Meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to meet the physical requirements to complete Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) and CPR training including lifting up to 12 lbs. and supporting up to 55 lbs.; bending, stooping and getting on and off the floor without assistance.
• Must have adequate mobility that requires frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching (vertical and horizontal), using fingers, hands, feet, legs and torso in various care.

Variable Full Time hrs Days/Nights 601 N Frio Bldg. 1