JOB SUMMARY
The Nurse Practitioner role involves providing advanced healthcare services, diagnosing illnesses, prescribing medications, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver holistic patient-centered care. With expertise in primary and specialty care, Nurse Practitioners play a vital role in improving health outcomes and enhancing the quality of life for patients.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains confidentiality of all patient records.
- Checks in with clients about test results and prognoses.
- Advises patients regarding prescriptions and treatment plans.
- On average seeing 12-18 patients per day.
- Follows all federal, state, and nursing guidelines, regulations, and standards.
- Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, including X-rays, blood work, and scans.
- Refers patients to specialists if necessary and analyzes medical records and reports.
- Updates patient charts and uploads them to Electronic Health Record (EHR) software.
- Works with a team of nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and doctors to provide quality patient care.
- Examines patients, including discussing medical history and symptoms and performing physicals.
- Knows how to use popular tools, including: medical database software, medical research software, medical diagnosis software, medical billing software, e-prescribing software, scheduling software, billing software, and telemedicine software.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse licenses in the state of Texas.
- National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner from an accredited agency.
- Masters in nursing required
- Two or more years of clinical experience as a nursing practitioner at a physician practice or in a hospital.
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, health savings account, 401(K), paid time off & company holidays.
BONUS OF UP TO 20% OF SALARY