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Family Nurse Practitioner

Family Nurse Practitioner

Genesis PrimeCareAtlanta, TX, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Summary

The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) is responsible for delivery of quality medical care to patients of the Clinic and functions as a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team within the scope of his or her FNP practice.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provides medical services, but only as delegated by a supervising physician.

Maintains medical expertise and competency (to include age specific competency) as well as demonstrates thorough knowledge of procedures to deliver quality primary medical care.

  • Provides medical sessions, as scheduled, in direct patient care at clinic site.
  • Provides services equaling to at least forty (40) hours per week in clinic or as individual employment agreement dictates.
  • Examines, diagnoses, treats and / or refers patients assigned to FNP. Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
  • Refers clients for appropriate specialty care services, lab and x-ray and any other ancillaryservices that areappropriate for patient's management and care. Reviews all lab and x-ray reports for patients under his / her careon a timely basis and makes medical management decisions appropriately. Follows appropriate standards of care for each patient.
  • Provides after-hours telephone call coverage on a rotating basis.
  • Maintains a problem oriented health record for each patient seen in accordance with the Clinic's established Information Management policies and procedures.
  • Leads the health care team in identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing patient and family needs to develop a plan of care.
  • Ensures that patient and family / significant others are educated about diagnosis and the plan of care. Acts as a resource for facilitating communication when necessary.
  • Participates in specified health promotion, education and / or prevention programs as needed; attends and participates in clinic meetings / departmental meetings and other clinic functions as required by the Clinic.
  • Provides clinical oversight under the supervision of the sponsoring clinic physician.
  • Assumes responsibility / accountability for delegating, directing, and supervising patient care activities. Trains, mentors and supervises support staff engaged in activities and procedures, as appropriate.

  • Participates in the analysis of community health problems and assists in the development of the community health care plan.
  • Participates in the CPI Program for continuous quality improvement and risk management purposes.
  • Participates in the review and development of patient care policies, including health maintenance schedules and continuity of care.
  • Participates in the review and development of protocols and standing orders.
  • Implements the plans, procedures and protocols for the medical team.
  • Serves as a resource and positive, proactive leader for the department.
  • Accepts responsibility for remaining current with health care trends and information that impact the medical practice.
  • Participates in the evaluation of products, procedures, and patient care standards.
  • Maintains professional courtesy at all times.
  • Performs all other related duties as assigned.
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    Required

  • Knowledge of advanced principles of health promotion, prevention and motivation
  • Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to medicine and HHS / HRSA regulation
  • Knowledge of protocols in general and an ability to quickly gain specific knowledge of the Clinic's current operational protocols
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and appropriate abbreviations
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the Texas Nurse Practice Act
  • Ability to document, with clarity, all information relevant to a patient's needs
  • Ability to effectively present information in small group situations to patients, Clinic staff, and the general public
  • Ability to use office equipment including but not limited to computers, fax machines, telephones and copiers
  • Preferred

  • Spanish speaking and writing skills
  • Credentials and Experience

    Required

  • Accredited bachelor's degree in nursing and who has completed advanced education and training (a minimum of master degree) in the diagnosis and management of common medical conditions, including chronic illnesses.
  • Current unrestricted license from the Texas Board of Nursing
  • Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Professionals Certification
  • Preferred

  • One (1) year of practice experience providing direct patient care
  • Schedule : Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm with rotating Saturday`s

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