Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
We are currently recruiting a full-time Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner for a full-service primary health care system located in San Antonio, TX. This is an on-site position with clinic hours. No visa sponsorship.
Description
The Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provides quality, comprehensive primary health care services to the Centers Geriatric patients consulting with supervising physician and abiding by appropriate clinical protocols. Reports to the Director of Family Medicine / FNP related to the delivery of medical care for Geriatric patients.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Examines, diagnoses, treats and/or refers Geriatric patients assigned to physicians panel, on an out-patient basis. Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assess medical conditions consulting with supervising physician.
- Maintains electronic health records (EHR) for each patient seen in accordance with the Centers established Health Information Management policies and procedures providing appropriate, legible documentation.
- Assures continuity of care by providing medical services on a timely basis as per Clinic schedule within the Clinics scope of practice.
- Refers clients for appropriate specialty care services, lab and imaging studies and any other ancillary services that are appropriate for patients management and care consulting with supervising physician as needed.
- Reviews all lab and imaging reports for patients under his/her care on a timely basis and makes medical management decisions appropriately with supervising physician as needed.
- Maintains appropriate productivity standards of specialty as established by the Clinic.
- Provides excellent internal/external customer service.
- Follows established departmental and clinic policies, procedures, and objectives. Contributes to continuous quality improvements objectives and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
- Participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs as needed. Attends and participates in clinic meetings, departmental meetings and other clinic functions as required by the Director of Family Medicine.
- Trains and mentors Medical Students and clinical support staff engaged in activities and procedures, when appropriate.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters Degree from accredited university in a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program
Board Certified American Association of Nurse Practitioners APRN
Board Certified Adult, Geriatric or Family Nurse Practitioner ANCC, A-GNP-C, AANP or AACN
Minimum 2 years experience in Adult, Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
Strong experience with EMR/EMR systems
Must possess a current unrestricted license to practice as a mid-level (NP/PA) in the State of Texas
Annual continuing medical education as required by board specialty
Must be registered and have current DEA
Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred
Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
Scheduled hours and/or work locations are subject to change