Nurse Practitioner- Women's Health

VALLEY BAPTIST-HARLINGEN DIALYSIS; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Baptist Health System seeks a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner to provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic. The role supports a physician by performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, ordering labs and consultations, and managing patient health histories.

The practitioner will conduct comprehensive physical exams, diagnose and treat patients, and ensure accurate documentation in line with policy, while adhering to HIPAA and Tenet guidelines.

Qualifications

• Master’s prepared Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner.
• Currently licensed and registered to practice as required by law.
• RNP license and governing board certifications per facility bylaws.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in outpatient clinic and perform diagnostic/therapeutic procedures.
• Record patient health history and perform comprehensive physical examinations.
• Diagnose, treat and refer patients as appropriate; complete documentation per policy and law.
• Order medications and coordinate with physicians, labs, and outside agencies.
• Support HIPAA compliance and Tenet Corporate policies in daily duties.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Education

Master’s prepared APN

Job description

Job Summary

Join Valley Baptist Health System as a Women's Health 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

• Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
• Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
• 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.
• Obtains and records client's health history; performs comprehensive physical assessment (including biological, social and psychological needs) as part of a total physical examination.
• Diagnoses, treats and plans appropriate health care for clients as appropriate for specialty; refers clients to physicians and/or outside agencies as required.
• Ensure completion of all required documentation of patient care activities in accordance with TPR policy.
• Fulfill all duties assigned by physician
• Reports to the attending physician of any injuries or adverse reactions during or after treatment
• Participates in patient review conferences and staffing
• Assists the physician as follows, but not limited to Utilization Review, Quality Assurance, Program Evaluation, Infection Control, Safety Committee activities
• 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.
• Perform and oversee testing and other appropriate procedures.
• Conducts health teaching and counseling during the physical exam, as appropriate, enabling the client to make informed choices about health and treatment options.
• Provides consultative direction as needed for nursing, laboratory and clinic assistant staff.
• Orders medications.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

Required: Master's Prepared Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner

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

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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