Job Summary:
The Nurse Practitioner will provide primary healthcare to patients.
Essential Functions:
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Develops and implements a plan of care for patient with focus on prevention and early detection in accordance with accepted healthcare guidelines.
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Provides healthcare for patients within the framework of established guidelines and protocols. This includes developing patient care plans as necessary and performing the necessary follow up.
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Provides information and feedback to patients on a timely basis, enabling them to assume responsibility for their own health.
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Maintains complete, accurate and up-to-date medical records, documenting all aspects of care given.
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Makes referrals as necessary and works with Centro San Vicente staff and other healthcare providers to assure continuity of care and multidisciplinary healthcare.
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Functions as a preceptor for students and assists with the health education programs for Centro San Vicente staff.
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Collaborates with other practitioners in the clinic.
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Represents the mission of Centro San Vicente to patients and visitors.
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Participates in the process for finalizing the Health Care Plan in the determination of strategies, measures, and outcomes that are desired.
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Provides on call coverage on a rotational basis.
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Works to maintain a high level of patient satisfaction.
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Maintain at least 80% attendance at provider meetings.
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Attends Centro San Vicente Mission Day.
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Compliance with standards of conduct and corporate compliance program.
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Promotes teamwork, creating a good work environment.
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Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times.
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Maintains proficiency in coding patient visits and in documenting Medical Necessity.
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Communicates and demonstrates the mission, vision and goals of the Center.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Basic computer knowledge.
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Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
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Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
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Ability to make independent decisions without on-site supervisor.
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Culturally sensitive to the population served by a Community Primary Health Care Center.
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Ability to implement a holistic philosophy of health care that integrates the biological, emotional, spiritual and social aspects.
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Ability to accept and incorporate faith-based approaches into the medical practice philosophy.
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Ability to work a flexible, extended, work schedule including attendance at meetings and workshops.
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A sense of compassion for the indigent.
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Ability to work at the time and location assigned.
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Ability to work in a team environment.
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Strong work ethic with emphasis on empathy, compassion and integrity.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Graduate from an accredited school with a Masters Degree in Nursing.
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Current Texas license as Advance Practice Nurse and certified as a nurse practitioner.
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Current Texas driver’s license.
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Meet all qualifications to be covered in Texas for Professional Liability Insurance.
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Experienced in community-based primary care preferred.
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Experience in the clinically-related management aspects of primary care administration including cost efficient clinical management, medical policy development and clinical outcome measures.
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Experience in community oriented or population based medicine and requirements for Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations.
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Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
