What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Nurse Practitioner position at Austin Area OB/GYN?
Position: Advanced Practitioner
Report To: Physician(s) and Clinical Director
Purpose: Responsible for administering patient care and treatments. Meet and exceed patient expectations and adhere to established practices while assuring the best possible care for patients.
Responsibilities:
- Fielding calls from patients within an office when they are seeking medical advice.
- Provides general care, administers prescribed medications, and treats patients according to standards.
- Ensures treatment areas are safe, organized, clean, have well-functioning equipment, and supplies are adequate.
- Records and reports patient’s history and family history.
- Conducts physical examination on patient and records condition.
- Diagnose acute and chronic illnesses.
- Order and/or performs diagnostic tests.
- Educates patients and their family about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition, and maintenance of health and wellness.
- Maintains and reviews patient’s records and charts post tests and examination results.
- Reviews lab results and notifies patient of abnormalities and communicates recommended treatment to patient per physician consultation.
- Takes appropriate action for medical and non-medical emergencies occurring within the office.
- Assists with hospital care of patients, including daily rounds, in accordance with policies of the individual Supervising Physician.
- Promote quality patient care and customer satisfaction.
- Weekend rounding
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills, Education, & Experience:
- Requires graduate of an accredited mid-level program and licensed as a Nurse Practitioner, Physicians Assistant, or Midwife in the State of Texas.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
- Prefer at least 1 year of experience.
- Knowledge of professional theory, regulations and practices to give and evaluate patient care.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish and maintain a safe work environment.
- Possesses a high degree of personal integrity and professionalism.
- Excellent communications skills.
- Must have basic computer knowledge.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
Physical/Mental Abilities:
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Ability to handle high patient volume.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time and perform other physical demands including walking, reaching, bending, and lifting.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. is required.
- May require ability to climb ladder to retrieve and file patient medical records, and store supplies.
- Must be able to handle difficult situations in a professional manor and maintain confidentiality.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Ob/Gyn
Supplemental Pay:
- Commission pay
Ability to Commute:
- Austin, TX 78758 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Austin, TX 78758: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $90,000 - $150,000