Family Nurse Practitioner
Apply NowCompany: Gateway Community Health Center
Location: Laredo, TX 78046
Description:
DESCRIPTION: Primary activities encompass management and treatment of acute and chronic health illness for
all life cycles within the Center's clinics or service area.
SUPERVISION: Clinically under the direction of the Supervising Physician and/or Medical Director.
Administratively under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer and/or designee.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: May require prolonged sitting, stooping and standing. May be required to
carry or lift up to 25 pounds.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Under established standard treatment protocols:
Examines, diagnosis, treats, prescribes, and/or refers Center patients;
Assures continuity of care by providing comprehensive medical services;
Maintains appropriate medical records according to established policy;
Refers patients for appropriate special care services, lab, x-ray, and other services provided by the Center;
Reviews all lab and x-ray reports for patients under his/her care; and
Travels within reason as necessary to meet Center's operational needs;
Works with Medical Director and chief of the department in the development of standard treatment protocols
for disease conditions most prevalent in the Center's patient population;
Reviews, revises and updates standard treatment and prescriptive protocols at least once a year to meet the
medical needs of Center patients;
Refers patients to Center's health promotion, health maintenance, disease prevention and self-management
classes as deemed appropriate;
When providing services under this agreement to health center patients or to a non-health center patient under
conditions set forth in 42 CFR Part 6.6,(e)(4), physician shall, when called upon due to an emergency, treat or
assist in treating the non-health center patient.
Conduct telemedicine visits at health center locations or non-health center locations (from provider's home)
for registered patients of the Center.
Collaborates with Center staff and medical providers to discuss, address, and meet organizational goals and
objectives;
Coordinates with other staff involved with medical treatment.
Assists in developing and implementing medical care policies and procedures to ensure compliance with
existing standards, practices and Federal regulations.
Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates activities of clinical staff.
Participates in the coordination of community agencies and/or resources in providing continuity of care.
Directs and participates in the continuing education of the medical staff.
Assists with overall coordination and administration of center health care services and activities including
clinical indicators, health care plan and quality assurance.
On-call access by telephone after hours and weekends.
Must adhere to the Center's work schedule (calendar);
Must work with the Center's Director of Patient Services at all levels;
Must participate and adhere to the Center's Compliance Performance Improvement / Risk Management
(CPIRM) policies which include Peer Review/Credentialing;
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Actively participates in Center's Peer Review process; and
Attends medical staff providers meetings, Pharmacy & Therapeutics meetings, and other call meetings.
Provider shall supervise the care provided by students to include teaching activities, monitoring and oversight
of services provided by the student.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Licensed to practice in the State of Texas from the Board of Nurse Examiners.
Two or more years of practice as a registered nurse giving direct patient care before APN certification.
Graduate of an approved advanced educational program accredited by a national accrediting body recognized
by the State of Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
Currently certified by either the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or by the American
Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP);
Must have automobile liability insurance;
DEA certificate preferred and/or Prescriptive Authority from the Board of Nurse Examiners.
Current CPR course completion card - level C.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
General knowledge of the Center's most current operational protocols;
Knowledge of basic principles of health promotion, prevention and motivation;
Sound judgment-making practices;
Ability to work well with others and with the public tactfully and courteously;
Possesses good organizational skills, high ethical standards, well-organized, self-directed, team leader.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to relate to people at all levels in the organization.
Ability to handle multiple projects/tasks and respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Consumer advocate for quality health care and services.
Ability to use with Electronic Health Record system.
Ability to promote good customer service;
Willingness to travel;
Good role model;
Ability to problem-solve;
Ability to prioritize and allocate resources; and
Ability to work flexible hours.
all life cycles within the Center's clinics or service area.
SUPERVISION: Clinically under the direction of the Supervising Physician and/or Medical Director.
Administratively under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer and/or designee.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: May require prolonged sitting, stooping and standing. May be required to
carry or lift up to 25 pounds.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Under established standard treatment protocols:
Examines, diagnosis, treats, prescribes, and/or refers Center patients;
Assures continuity of care by providing comprehensive medical services;
Maintains appropriate medical records according to established policy;
Refers patients for appropriate special care services, lab, x-ray, and other services provided by the Center;
Reviews all lab and x-ray reports for patients under his/her care; and
Travels within reason as necessary to meet Center's operational needs;
Works with Medical Director and chief of the department in the development of standard treatment protocols
for disease conditions most prevalent in the Center's patient population;
Reviews, revises and updates standard treatment and prescriptive protocols at least once a year to meet the
medical needs of Center patients;
Refers patients to Center's health promotion, health maintenance, disease prevention and self-management
classes as deemed appropriate;
When providing services under this agreement to health center patients or to a non-health center patient under
conditions set forth in 42 CFR Part 6.6,(e)(4), physician shall, when called upon due to an emergency, treat or
assist in treating the non-health center patient.
Conduct telemedicine visits at health center locations or non-health center locations (from provider's home)
for registered patients of the Center.
Collaborates with Center staff and medical providers to discuss, address, and meet organizational goals and
objectives;
Coordinates with other staff involved with medical treatment.
Assists in developing and implementing medical care policies and procedures to ensure compliance with
existing standards, practices and Federal regulations.
Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates activities of clinical staff.
Participates in the coordination of community agencies and/or resources in providing continuity of care.
Directs and participates in the continuing education of the medical staff.
Assists with overall coordination and administration of center health care services and activities including
clinical indicators, health care plan and quality assurance.
On-call access by telephone after hours and weekends.
Must adhere to the Center's work schedule (calendar);
Must work with the Center's Director of Patient Services at all levels;
Must participate and adhere to the Center's Compliance Performance Improvement / Risk Management
(CPIRM) policies which include Peer Review/Credentialing;
Revised 11/2/2023 Page 2
Actively participates in Center's Peer Review process; and
Attends medical staff providers meetings, Pharmacy & Therapeutics meetings, and other call meetings.
Provider shall supervise the care provided by students to include teaching activities, monitoring and oversight
of services provided by the student.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Licensed to practice in the State of Texas from the Board of Nurse Examiners.
Two or more years of practice as a registered nurse giving direct patient care before APN certification.
Graduate of an approved advanced educational program accredited by a national accrediting body recognized
by the State of Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
Currently certified by either the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or by the American
Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP);
Must have automobile liability insurance;
DEA certificate preferred and/or Prescriptive Authority from the Board of Nurse Examiners.
Current CPR course completion card - level C.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
General knowledge of the Center's most current operational protocols;
Knowledge of basic principles of health promotion, prevention and motivation;
Sound judgment-making practices;
Ability to work well with others and with the public tactfully and courteously;
Possesses good organizational skills, high ethical standards, well-organized, self-directed, team leader.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to relate to people at all levels in the organization.
Ability to handle multiple projects/tasks and respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Consumer advocate for quality health care and services.
Ability to use with Electronic Health Record system.
Ability to promote good customer service;
Willingness to travel;
Good role model;
Ability to problem-solve;
Ability to prioritize and allocate resources; and
Ability to work flexible hours.