NP/PA Orthopedic Physician Office FT

Guadalupe Regional Medical Center; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Guadalupe Regional Medical Center in Seguin, TX seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide safe, high-quality patient care within state regulations and hospital policy. A focus on orthopedics, with BLS certification and up-to-date immunizations, is preferred.

The role reports to the Operations Director and requires current Texas licensure, relevant clinical experience, and strong communication skills to coordinate with physicians, staff, and patients.

Qualifications

• Current licensure with Texas Medical Board of Nurse Examiners or Physician Assistants.
• Experience in orthopedics or related field.
• American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with management, physicians, patients, and visitors.
• Immunization records up-to-date.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective patient care within scope of practice.
• Coordinate care with Operations Director.
• Maintain required immunizations and participate in policy adherence.
• Assist with clinical and administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Masters or better in Nursing or related field

Doctorate or better in Nursing or related field

Job description

Scope of Responsibility

This role also consists of assuring safe, effective, quality patient care meanwhile providing care within his/her scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, regulations, institutional policy and practice agreements.

Responsible to the Operations Director

Education

• Current Licensure with the Texas Medical Board of Nurse Examiners orCurrent Licensure with the Texas Medical Board of Physician Assistants

Training and Experience

• Experience working in orthopedics or other related field
• Obtains and maintains American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of management, physicians, patients, and visitors required
• Health and Background Requirements
• Employment contingent upon successful completion of:
• Immunization Records

Rarely (Less than ½ hour per day)

Occasionally (½ to 2 ½ hour per day)

Frequently (2 ½ to 5 ½ hours per day)

Continually (5 ½ to 8 hours per day)

Not Applicable

Physical

• Sitting – Frequently
• Stationary Standing – Occasionally
• Walking – Frequently
• Ability to be mobile – Continually
• Crouching (bend at knees) – Frequently
• Kneeling/Crawling – Occasionally
• Stooping (bend at waist) – Frequently
• Twisting (knees, waist, neck) – Frequently
• Turn/Pivot – Occasionally
• Climbing – Rarely
• Reaching overhead – Rarely
• Reaching extension – Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling – Occasionally
• Lifting/Carrying – (Maximum weight: 25 lbs.) - Rarely
• Other Physical Demands: Ability to talk to patient and/or staff – Continually
• Other Physical Demands: Ability to hear patients and/or alarms – Continually
• Other Physical Demands: Vision (near and/or far) – Continually
• Other Physical Demands: Ability to distinguish colors – Continually
• Other Physical Demands: Ability to drive – n/a
• Risk of electrical shock – Rarely
• Risk of Radiation – Rarely
• Fumes or Airborne Particles – Rarely
• Moving Mechanical Parts – Rarely
• Weather Conditions – n/a

Bloodborne Exposure (Refer to Bloodborne Exposure Control Plan in Policy Tech for possible exposure tasks)

• Frequently

Respirator Fit Testing Required

• Annually

Age of Patient Populations Served

• Children 1-12 years
• Adolescents 13-18 years
• Adults 19-70 years
• Geriatrics 71+ year

Qualifications

Education

Required

Masters or better in Nursing or related field.

Preferred

Doctorate or better in Nursing or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

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