FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER

ADP, Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Centro San Vicente in El Paso, TX is seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner to provide primary healthcare to patients. The role emphasizes preventive care, thorough documentation, and coordinated care with a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires a Master’s in Nursing, Texas APRN license, and NP certification, with experience in community-based primary care preferred. On-call coverage and patient-centered care are integral to the role.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Current Texas APRN license and NP certification.
• Experience in community-based primary care preferred.
• Experience with Professional Liability Insurance requirements in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a plan of care focused on prevention and early detection.
• Provides care within established guidelines and protocols with necessary follow-up.
• Maintains complete medical records with accurate documentation of care.
• Makes referrals to ensure continuity of care and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Precepts students and supports health education for staff.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and collaborates with clinic staff.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent decision-making

Cultural sensitivity

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Texas APRN license

Nurse Practitioner certification

Texas Professional Liability Insurance qualifications

Job description

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FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1023

Job Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner will provide primary healthcare to patients.

Essential Functions:

• Develops and implements a plan of care for patient with focus on prevention and early detection in accordance with accepted healthcare guidelines.
• Provides healthcare for patients within the framework of established guidelines and protocols. This includes developing patient care plans as necessary and performing the necessary follow up.
• Provides information and feedback to patients on a timely basis, enabling them to assume responsibility for their own health.
• Maintains complete, accurate and up-to-date medical records, documenting all aspects of care given.
• Makes referrals as necessary and works with Centro San Vicente staff and other healthcare providers to assure continuity of care and multidisciplinary healthcare.
• Functions as a preceptor for students and assists with the health education programs for Centro San Vicente staff.
• Collaborates with other practitioners in the clinic.
• Represents the mission of Centro San Vicente to patients and visitors.
• Participates in the process for finalizing the Health Care Plan in the determination of strategies, measures, and outcomes that are desired.
• Provides on call coverage on a rotational basis.
• Works to maintain a high level of patient satisfaction.
• Maintain at least 80% attendance at provider meetings.
• Compliance with standards of conduct and corporate compliance program.
• Promotes teamwork, creating a good work environment.
• Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times.
• Maintains proficiency in coding patient visits and in documenting Medical Necessity.
• Communicates and demonstrates the mission, vision and goals of the Center.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Ability to make independent decisions without on-site supervisor.
• Culturally sensitive to the population served by a Community Primary Health Care Center.
• Ability to implement a holistic philosophy of health care that integrates the biological, emotional, spiritual and social aspects.
• Ability to accept and incorporate faith-based approaches into the medical practice philosophy.
• Ability to work a flexible, extended, work schedule including attendance at meetings and workshops.
• A sense of compassion for the indigent.
• Ability to work at the time and location assigned.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong work ethic with emphasis on empathy, compassion and integrity.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited school with a Masters Degree in Nursing.
• Current Texas license as Advance Practice Nurse and certified as a nurse practitioner.
• Meet all qualifications to be covered in Texas for Professional Liability Insurance.
• Experienced in community-based primary care preferred.
• Experience in the clinically-related management aspects of primary care administration including cost efficient clinical management, medical policy development and clinical outcome measures.
• Experience in community oriented or population based medicine and requirements for Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations.