What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at Veritas Family Medicine?
The Nurse Practitioner will work closely with the delegating physician to examine and treat stable chronic diseases and acute episodic illnesses. The Nurse Practitioner performs selected laboratory testing, offers referrals to physicians, writes prescriptions, and performs office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs physical examinations and medical histories.
- Orders and interprets laboratory and radiologic exams.
- Provides health promotion and safety instructions.
- Manages acute episodic illnesses and stable chronic diseases (not involving prescriptions drugs).
- Responsible for the complete, legible documentation of all patient encounters that are consistent with state and federal laws.
- Reviews faxes/correspondence and directs medical assistants on appropriate action.
- Designs treatment plans for each patient.
- May establish medical diagnoses for patients that are within their scope of practice.
- Orders or prescribes legend drugs and medical devices as authorized in accordance with the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
- Referrals to other health care providers as needed.
- Receives daily task for various patient related issues/concerns.
Education and Experience:
- Master’s degree in nursing.
- BLS/CPR Certification.
- Must be currently licensed as a registered nurse in the state of TX.
- The NP must have documentation from the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners authorizing advanced nursing practice in a role and specialty appropriate to the patients for this site.
- NP must have a Texas Department of Public Safety Controlled Substances Permit and a DEA certificate.
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to lift 10 pounds.
- Able to work both independently and as a member of a team.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Note: This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Veritas Physician Group has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not to be construed as a contract for employment.
Veritas Physician Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Primary Care
Education:
- Master's (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Denison, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $100,000