Nurse Practitioner (Rotating Weekends and Nights)

White Rock Medical Center is a community-based hospital located near the historic White Rock Lake community, that serves the Dallas, Garland, Mesquite and surrounding areas. We specialize in a wide range of services including comprehensive medical / surgical care, bariatric, cardiology, outpatient and emergency medicine.

Our mission is to deliver exceptional healthcare with compassion and excellence.

White Rock Medical Center is seeking compassionate, care-minded individuals to join our company and make a difference. As a member of the White Rock Medical Center team, you can advance your skills while working in a supportive and patient focused environment.

This position is rotating weekends / nights. NPs with ICU and / or ER experience encouraged to apply.

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Why join White Rock Medical Center?

Competitive salary and benefits

Employee programs and events.

Paid Time Off and 7 Company Holidays.

Employer paid life insurance.

Additional voluntary benefits such as STD, LTD, etc.

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the quality and completeness of assigned medical services in any of the hospital departments. The Nurse Practitioner must be knowledgeable in systems improvement and have the ability to facilitate a culture of patient centered satisfaction. To provide primary health care services consistent with the philosophy of White Rock Medical Center. The nurse practitioner practices under a supervising physician.

Under the general supervision of the lead physician an in accordance with standardized procedures, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing primary care to patients through regular health assessments and the management of common acute and chronic stable conditions. The Nurse Practitioner obtains a health history and performs a physical assessment, identifies problems, and formulates plans that include treatment, health education and counseling. The Nurse Practitioner collaborates with other health care professionals in assessing and managing health care problems and maintain continuity of care.

Essential Functions

• Provide primary care to patients, including histories, exams, lab tests, prescriptions and referrals within prescribed up to date guidelines and protocols.
• Performs accurate and timely documentation of histories, subjective finding, physical exam, plans, prescriptions an follow up in Electronic Health Records Systems within 72 hours of the visit.
• Focus on patients with chronic, unstable or multi-system problems but does include acute simple illness as well as healthcare maintenance.
• Document patient chart entries, following hospital policies and Medicaid and Medicare guidelines.
• Assure that health education is provided with each patient encounter when applicable.
• Assist in the development of Standards of Care for the hospital.
• Provide required federal and state ambulatory patient care data on appropriate forms.
• Provide members and patients information concerning their evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. Engage member sin participation and decision involving their healthcare. Provide counseling for patients with diet, hygiene and preventative healthcare.
• Actively participate and engage in quality improvement for clinic efficiencies and improving member quality of care.
• Function within an interdisciplinary team and participate in interdisciplinary activities such as panel management and case conferences.
• Consult supervising physician or colleagues when needed for complicated or case is outside the scope of practice.
• Participate in Quality Assurance (QA) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities, including regularly scheduled meetings, clinical audits and peer review.
• Advise the Medical Committee / Facility Administration of any situations that may adversely impact the efficiency of the medical department.
• Participate in the development of hospital policies and procedures in accordance with Tribal policies, accreditation requirements and professional standards.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of research based medicine and care.
• Knowledge of the etiology of communicable diseases and human nutrition.
• Knowledge of social, cultural and economic factors as they relate to health and disease.
• Knowledge of interviewing and counseling techniques.
• Knowledge of public health and community resources.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrative, fellow peers, and other work related outside agencies.
• Ability to provide information and guidance in regards to WR personnel and departmental policies.
• Employee Safety : Safely performs all duties; follows required protective protocols to ensure personal safety as well the safety of others.
• Must maintain compliance with ergonomic safety standards; be mindful of posture and regularly practice ergonomic stretches.
• Safety : Responsible for ensuring that all duties, responsibilities and operations are performed with the utmost regard for the safety and health of all personnel involved, including themselves.
• Safety : Take appropriate corrective actions to address matters pertaining to employee health and safety that have been brought to their attention.
• At all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with supervisors, subordinates, colleagues, clients and the community.

Behavioral Standards

Communication / Knowledge

Teamwork / Collaboration

Requirements

Experience

Education

Licensure / Certifications