Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant-RED RIVER
full-time•Austin
About this role
Description
Job Summary
Provides primary and episodic care to patients – independently and in collaboration with other medical professionals – following standards and protocols set by the Regional Vice Preseident and/or Supervising Physician. Functions as a member of the clinical team and maintains patient flow and maximizes the delivery of quality care to patients. Emphasize health promotion and/or disease prevention through patient education and coordination of care. Follows regulations and guidelines for writing prescriptions.
General Accountabilities:
- Assure patient flow runs smoothly and efficiently
- Follow protocols which provide medical authority when such are indicated in providing care.
- Perform complete physical exams and assessments of patients including urgent, emergent and non-urgent presentation.
- Selects, orders, and perform tests and procedures to augment physical findings.
- Define/document differential diagnoses and list differential diagnoses with most likely diagnoses included.
- Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as deemed necessary and appropriate for plan of care, in collaboration with supervising physician as indicated.
- Interpret data and diagnostic results for appropriate course of action including but not limited to laboratory, radiology, EKG, etc. in collaboration with supervising physician as indicated.
- Performs duties in accordance with the customary rules of ethics and conduct of the applicable State Board of Medicine and other such regulating bodies.
- Prescribes dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
- Maintains quality, safety, and infection control standards.
- Exercises tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential patient issues and situations.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Learns computer software programs; enters and maintains accurate data and statistical information in order to consistently prepare clear and concise reports.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with at least 2 years of clinical experience.
- Board certified as a nurse practitioner with current state licensure.
- DEA licensure with no restrictions.
- Skilled in traditional nursing disciplines of patient assessment and management.
- Clinical experience in an emergency, urgent care, or ambulatory clinic setting.
- BLS certified
What you'll do
- The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant provides primary and episodic care to patients, ensuring smooth patient flow and quality care delivery. They perform physical exams, diagnostic procedures, and collaborate with supervising physicians as needed.
About Next Level Urgent Care
At Next Level, we treat people of all ages for conditions that need immediate attention but are not life-threatening. Open 9 am-9 pm, 7 Days a Week. Servicing the Houston, Austin, San Antonio and Beaumont areas!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant-RED RIVER do at Next Level Urgent Care?
As a Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant-RED RIVER at Next Level Urgent Care, you will: the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant provides primary and episodic care to patients, ensuring smooth patient flow and quality care delivery. They perform physical exams, diagnostic procedures, and collaborate with supervising physicians as needed..
Is the Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant-RED RIVER position at Next Level Urgent Care remote?
The Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant-RED RIVER position at Next Level Urgent Care is based in Austin, Texas, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
How do I apply for the Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant-RED RIVER position at Next Level Urgent Care?
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