Nurse Practitioner
Apply NowCompany: Austin Health Partners
Location: Austin, TX 78745
Description:
NURSE PRACTITIONER
JOB DESCRIPTION
You will play a vital role in our goal to serve our patients, their families and support physicians in the community. Join us in keeping our kiddos happy and healthy!
CLASSIFICATION
Exempt
REPORTS TO
Medical Director
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides patient services under the direct supervision and responsibility of the designated supervising staff physician Obtains medical and personal histories Performs initial examinations, including physical exams and patient observations Educates patients and families Prioritizes and assesses patients Provides primary care through wellness visits and assessment Diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses to a variety of patients Maintains standard universal precautions Prescribes medications and completes treatments according to office policies and within age-specific parameters. Maintains and completes all necessary patient record documentation Assist Practice Manager in clinical skills guidance and training for clinical staff. Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Required
Licensed in the state of Texas as a Registered Nurse Unrestricted active Nurse Practitioner Texas license Board Certified Master's Degree in Nursing Graduate of an Advanced Nurse Practitioner accredited program. At least 1 year experience practicing as a Nurse Practitioner at most clinics. Positive, energetic attitude Team oriented with strong sense of personal responsibility Solid multi-tasking, problem solving and organizational skills
Preferred
Demonstrated computer skills with EMR experience preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
The employee is routinely required to sit frequently, use a keyboard, mouse, telephone, headset, and other standard office equipment. Frequently communicate via text, email, phone, chat and video. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Works near others, usually within a few feet.
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
The core hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. but can vary depending on location. This position may require some evening or weekend work depending on location.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change as necessary.
JOB DESCRIPTION
You will play a vital role in our goal to serve our patients, their families and support physicians in the community. Join us in keeping our kiddos happy and healthy!
CLASSIFICATION
Exempt
REPORTS TO
Medical Director
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Required
Preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
The employee is routinely required to sit frequently, use a keyboard, mouse, telephone, headset, and other standard office equipment. Frequently communicate via text, email, phone, chat and video. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Works near others, usually within a few feet.
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
The core hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. but can vary depending on location. This position may require some evening or weekend work depending on location.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change as necessary.