Family Nurse Practitioner in Lubbock, TX

RESPONSIBILITIES Functions independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical for complex acute, critical, and chronically ill patients Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age-specific needs Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities Facilitates the patient’s transition within and between health care settings Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals Facilitates staff, patient and family decision making by providing educational tools Consults with healthcare professionals Trains patients and families on managing illnesses or injuries and disease prevention Helps provide primary care to patients Performs physical exams and patient observations Records patient medical histories and symptoms Creates patient care plans and contribute to existing plans Orders, administers and analyzes diagnostic tests Diagnose health issues Detects changes in a patient’s health and change treatment plans as necessary Administers medicines and treatments Evaluates responses to treatments and medications Possess a positive attitude and provide excellent customer service to patients Minimum qualifications Prefer minimum one year experience working as a nurse practitioner; will consider a new graduate Masters degree from an accredited nursing program Must have RN licensure in the state where employed or a compact party state and be board certified by either ANCC or AANP Must have prescriptive authorization APN authorization in the state where employed to practice in Family Health by the Board of Nurse Examiners Current provider card in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Knowledge of computer-based health data management programs and information systems Ability to communicate effectively, in verbal and written form, with medical partners at various levels, patients, family members, and physicians Sound understanding of all federal and state regulations including HIPAA and OSHA Experience providing primary care as a family nurse practitioner Experience Minimum of one year of clinical experience in area of primary care or urgent care settings as a nurse practitioner Job Types: Part-time, Full-time Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour Benefits: Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Medical Specialty: Primary Care Urgent Care Physical Setting: Clinic Outpatient Private practice Education: Master's (Required) Experience: nurse practitioner: 1 year (Required) Language: Spanish (Preferred) Work Location: In person