Nurse Practitioner – Austin

Ultipro; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultipro in Austin, TX seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide primary and episodic care to patients, independently and with the medical team, following protocols set by the Chief Medical Officer. You will help maintain patient flow and deliver high-quality care, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention through patient education.

This role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, board certification as an NP with current state licensure, a DEA license, and BLS

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Board certified as a nurse practitioner with current state licensure and DEA license.
• Experience in emergency, urgent care or ambulatory clinic settings.
• BLS certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary and episodic care to patients in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Perform complete physical exams and assessments for urgent and non-urgent visits.
• Order tests and procedures to augment findings and guide treatment.
• Diagnose and document differential diagnoses with most likely and plan for action.
• Prescribe dosages and educate patients on correct usage of medications.
• Maintain infection control standards and patient safety throughout care delivery.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

BLS certified

Clinical assessment

Education

Nursing degree (BSN/MSN)

NP certification

DEA licensure

Job description

Job Category: Advanced Practice Providers

Requisition Number: NURSE001355

• Posted : August 15, 2024
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Austin Area
Austin, TX, USA

Description

Job Summary

Provides primary and episodic care to patients – independently and in collaboration with other medical professionals – following standards and protocols set by the Chief Medical Officer and/or Supervising Physician. Functions as a member of the clinical team and maintains patient flow and maximizes the delivery of quality care to patients. Emphasize health promotion and/or disease prevention through patient education and coordination of care. Follows regulations and guidelines for writing prescriptions.

General Accountabilities:

• Assure patient flow runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Follow protocols which provide medical authority when such are indicated in providing care.
• 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.
• Performs duties in accordance with the customary rules of ethics and conduct of the applicable State Board of Medicine and other such regulating bodies.
• 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.

Job Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Board certified as a nurse practitioner with current state licensure and
• DEA license with no restrictions.
• Skilled in traditional nursing disciplines of patient assessment and management.
• Clinical experience in an emergency, urgent care or ambulatory clinic setting.
• BLS certified

Environmental and physical requirements:

• Candidate must be able to read, write and speak English fluently, have cognitive skills for math, reading, filing and sterile technique skills.
• Communication skills to deal well with employees, patients, families and Physician/Medical Providers.
• Vision for near, mid-range, far and accommodation. Hearing for low, medium, and high pitch.
• Job requires physical ability for long-term standing, occasional sitting, crouching, kneeling, frequent walking, reaching with reaching above head and below waist.
• Job risks include exposure to blood and body fluids (high), contact with chemicals, lifting of 30 - 40 pounds, and exposure to infectious disease.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

NP License

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