Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant PRN

Concentra; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Concentra in Texas is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our occupational medicine-focused patient care team. You will administer medications, perform exams, and coordinate referrals while ensuring HIPAA compliance and high-quality care.

The role requires accuracy, strong clinical documentation, and collaboration with physicians to deliver timely care in a busy clinic environment. You will manage treatment plans and maintain records onsite, adapting to evolving scheduling needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related health field from an accredited college or university
• Master's Degree in nursing or related health field from an accredited college or university
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Current licensed nurse practitioner in the state where employed and in accordance with state laws of practice
• Must maintain work state nurse practitioner licensure throughout the course of employment
• Customarily has at least two years of demonstrated experience in occupational medicine, urgent care or an emergency setting

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques and protocols.
• Observes and evaluates patient, records condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents
• Evaluates outcome of patient care
• Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of physician.
• May direct nursing care through nursing staff
• Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy or related therapeutic procedures.
• Arranges referrals, consultations, therapeutic services and confers with other specialists on course of care and treatment.
• Draws blood and prepares appropriate paperwork for laboratory pick-up.
• Performs urine drug screens, using proper chain of custody; ensures preparation for pick-up and shipment to appropriate laboratory.
• Assists in medical record maintenance by keeping health, administrative, and program records onsite, safeguarding confidentiality of employee health information.
• Dispenses medications as directed by practitioner and in accordance with state regulations.
• Maintains and operates all clinical equipment, including calibration and record keeping in accordance with current policy and procedures.
• Performs ancillary testing and tasks as ordered by the Center Medical Director (PFT, EKG, injections, audiograms, blood draws) in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Provides excellent customer service to all patients, clients and peers while incorporating Orange Book values.
• Dedicated to exceeding customer and patient expectations as measured by NPER/NPS/TATs.
• Ensures accuracy when completing and executing tasks such as drug screens, DOTs, bandaging, dressings and performing quality assurance checks.
• Ensures accurate, concise, timely and complete documentation of results and paperwork.
• Provides an excellent, compassionate and warm patient experience regardless of patient volume.
• Ability to manage time, prioritize and multi-task in a busy environment
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs such as scheduling and working additional/different hours/shifts when appropriate.
• Ability to consistently deliver quality care in a busy clinical environment.
• Takes action to assist in other areas and to do what is needed to ensure an excellent patient experience.
• Seeks out opportunities for additional clinical training and self-development in order to consistently provide quality care.
• Effectively communicates with all patients, clients, supervisors and peers while incorporating Orange Book values.
• Listens to and understands internal and external client needs in order to act and address
• Committed to personal excellence and understands how daily work contributes to center operation as a whole.
• Holds self and others accountable. Is willing and able to assist others in order to achieve results.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Patient care

Medical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related health field

Master's Degree in nursing or related health field

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At Concentra, you will be a vital member of our patient care team and play a crucial role in providing exceptional care to our patients. Our mission is to improve the health of America's workforce, one patient at a time. Join us at Concentra and see how your clinical competency and compassion can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients you serve.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques and protocols.


• Observes and evaluates patient, records condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents


• Evaluates outcome of patient care


• Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of physician.


• May direct nursing care through nursing staff


• Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy or related therapeutic procedures.


• Arranges referrals, consultations, therapeutic services and confers with other specialists on course of care and treatment.


• Draws blood and prepares appropriate paperwork for laboratory pick-up.


• Performs urine drug screens, using proper chain of custody; ensures preparation for pick-up and shipment to appropriate laboratory.


• Assists in medical record maintenance by keeping health, administrative, and program records onsite, safeguarding confidentiality of employee health information.


• Dispenses medications as directed by practitioner and in accordance with state regulations.


• Maintains and operates all clinical equipment, including calibration and record keeping in accordance with current policy and procedures.


• Performs ancillary testing and tasks as ordered by the Center Medical Director (PFT, EKG, injections, audiograms, blood draws) in accordance with established policies and procedures


• Provides excellent customer service to all patients, clients and peers while incorporating Orange Book values.


• Dedicated to exceeding customer and patient expectations as measured by NPER/NPS/TATs.


• Ensures accuracy when completing and executing tasks such as drug screens, DOTs, bandaging, dressings and performing quality assurance checks.


• Ensures accurate, concise, timely and complete documentation of results and paperwork.


• Provides an excellent, compassionate and warm patient experience regardless of patient volume.


• Ability to manage time, prioritize and multi-task in a busy environment


• Ability to adapt to changing business needs such as scheduling and working additional/different hours/shifts when appropriate.


• Ability to consistently deliver quality care in a busy clinical environment.


• Takes action to assist in other areas and to do what is needed to ensure an excellent patient experience.


• Seeks out opportunities for additional clinical training and self-development in order to consistently provide quality care.


• Effectively communicates with all patients, clients, supervisors and peers while incorporating Orange Book values.


• Listens to and understands internal and external client needs in order to act and address


• Committed to personal excellence and understands how daily work contributes to center operation as a whole.


• Holds self and others accountable. Is willing and able to assist others in order to achieve results.

Qualifications

• Bachelors' degree in Nursing or related health field from an accredited college or university


• Master's Degree in nursing or related health field from an accredited college or university


• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program


• Current licensed nurse practitioner in the state where employed and in accordance with state laws of practice


• Must maintain work state nurse practitioner licensure throughout the course of employment


• Customarily has at least two years of demonstrated experience in occupational medicine, urgent care or an emergency setting

Job-Related Skills/Competencies

• Concentra Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and Flexibility


• Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions


• Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism


• The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with feder