What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at Health Center of Southeast Texas?
Health Center of Southeast Texas (HCSET) is a Federally Qualified Health Center. HCSET provides primary health care, pediatric, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Our Mission is to provide accessible, compassionate, culturally competent and quality healthcare affordable for all, regardless of ability to pay. We operate facilities in Cleveland, Shepherd, and Liberty, covering Liberty, Polk, San Jacinto and adjacent counties.
HCSET is seeking an experienced PRN Family Practice Nurse Practitioner to help staff our Livingston and Shepherd Clinics.
NP is responsible for providing primary care services, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. The Provider works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assessing presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing appropriate physical examination.
- Orders/performs appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness. Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.
- Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws. Handles minor lacerations. Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention. Recommends appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs. Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies. Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written/computerized manner.
- Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures. Acts as consultant/collaborator to clinical team on area of specialty. Complies with patient confidentiality requirements. Promotes patient advocacy.
- Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e-mails.
Qualifications
- Current Nurse Practitioner certification and state licensure
- Proficient in patient assessment and care
- Familiarity with EHR systems such as E Clinical Works
- Knowledge of basic life support and patient monitoring techniques
- Ability to work with diverse populations, including children and individuals with developmental disabilities
Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week
Medical Specialty:
- Primary Care
Education:
- Master's (Required)
Experience:
- Nurse Practitioner: 1 year (Required)
- Family Practice: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Texas NP license (Required)
- AANP Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person