Nurse Practitioner- General Surgery

MyStethi, LLC; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Medical Group seeks a General Surgery Nurse Practitioner to provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic. You will augment a physician's services, perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and order labs and consultations.

Responsibilities include comprehensive physicals, documenting care, adherence to HIPAA, and collaboration with the care team to ensure quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's prepared Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner required.
• Active NP license/certification as required by state law.
• RN license and NP program completion documented.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic setting.
• Augment physician's ability to diagnose and treat patients.
• Order labs, perform exams, and consult with specialists as needed.
• Document patient care per policy and HIPAA compliance.
• Support the physician and participate in care coordination and education.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Direct patient care

Medical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Master's degree in nursing

Nurse Practitioner program

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Job Summary

Join Providence Medical Group as a General Surgery Nurse Practitioner. Provide direct patient care services in an outpatient clinic setting; augment a physician's ability to provide medical services to patients; perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, order lab studies and professional consultations.

Responsibilities

1. Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
2. Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
3. Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures policies that affect his/her specific job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
4. Obtains and records client's health history; performs comprehensive physical assessment (including biological, social and psychological needs) as part of a total physical examination.
5. Diagnoses, treats and plans appropriate health care for clients as appropriate for specialty; refers clients to physicians and/or outside agencies as required.
6. Ensure completion of all required documentation of patient care activities in accordance with TPR policy.
7. Fulfill all duties assigned by physician
8. Reports to the attending physician of any injuries or adverse reactions during or after treatment
9. Participates in patient review conferences and staffing
10. Assists the physician as follows, but not limited to Utilization Review, Quality Assurance, Program Evaluation, Infection Control, Safety Committee activities
11. Adhere to the established policies and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources Orders and interprets the results of laboratory tests as part of the physical examination and health management.
12. Perform and oversee testing and other appropriate procedures.
13. Conducts health teaching and counseling during the physical exam, as appropriate, enabling the client to make informed choices about health and treatment options.
14. Provides consultative direction as needed for nursing, laboratory and clinic assistant staff.
15. Orders medications.
16. Other duties as assigned

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of nursing: Master's degree in nursing; completion of a state acceptable Nurse Practitioner's program

Qualifications

Education:

Required: Master's Prepared Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner

Experience:

Certifications:

Required: Must be currently licensed, certified or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy. RNP License. Additional certification(s) per governing board and in accordance with the facility Medical Staff Bylaws.

Physical Demands:

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