What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner position at North Texas Area Community Health Centers Inc?
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform direct patient care duties within the scope of pediatrics and in accordance with NTACHC approved privileges.
- Examines, diagnoses and treats Pediatric patients of all ages providing quality medical care according to standards established by the providers specialty and by the NTACHC’s committee on quality assurance.
- Referral of Pediatric patients that require services beyond the services that are offered at NTACHC.
- Completes medical charts after each visit according to the problem-oriented medical records system to comply with NTACHC’s policy and procedures regarding chart completion and as required by the Texas Board of Medical Examiners.
- Adhere to NTACHC’s policies and procedures regarding management of lab results, diagnostic imaging results and after-hours calls.
- Participate in NTACHC’s on-call schedule.
- Supervises medical assistants, lab personnel, and other health care professionals in area of specific support services for patient care delivery.
- Attends internal and external meetings, workshops, and conferences required by NTACHC.
- Participates on task forces or committees, as necessary and/or required by NTACHC.
- Performs all duties and services in full compliance with NTACHC’s policies and protocols.
- To be accessible to patients personally, electronically, or through clinical staff to answer questions and relay information regarding their care.
- Works closely with the Chief Medical Officer to provide leadership and medical direction for the clinic and clinical staff.
- From time to time, provide in-service training for staff in selected topics as deemed necessary by the CMO.
- Attends all staff, retreats, clinical, board or other special meetings as requested by NTACHC.
- Remain abreast of current clinical practices/guidelines of the provider’s specialty.
- Remain abreast of NTACHC’s policies and procedures.
- Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the CMO.
