Salary:
SUMMARY:
Provides advanced clinical care under the supervision of a physician, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patient conditions. Collaborates with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while exercising independent clinical judgment within the scope of licensure.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide follow up care for patients with general endocrine disorders
- Provides advanced patient care, including comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
- Conducts initial, ongoing, and follow-up patient evaluations and documents findings accurately.
- Develops and implements individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians and the care team.
- Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests and procedures.
- Prescribes medications and treatments in accordance with state regulations and clinical protocols.
- Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within scope of practice.
- Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care.
- Monitors patient progress and modifies treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Provides patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and preventive care.
- Ensures accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Maintains compliance with Clinic policies, HIPAA regulations, and applicable state and federal laws.
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives and supports clinical best practices.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Current licensure as a Nurse Practioner (NP) in the State of Texas required
- Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or is otherwise qualified under federal, state, or other healthcare regulations, and applicable accrediting bodies to provide Endocrinology Services
- In good standing under the laws of the State of Texas to engage in the unrestricted practice of medicine.
- Is eligible and approved for professional liability coverage.
- Has an unrestricted right to participate in federal health care programs, including Medicare.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
Required Skills and Abilities
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to practice independently within scope while collaborating effectively with physicians.
- Excellent communication and patient education skills.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Team oriented
- Ability to manage multiple patients and priorities in a clinical setting.
- Commitment to patient-centered care and quality outcomes. Professional interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with leadership, physicians, and peers.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
- Proficiency in electronic medical record platforms (Epic).
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift, position, push, and/or transfer patients safely.
- Ability to sit, walk, and perform physical movements including lifting (up to 50 pounds), pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
- Ability to use hands and fingers for clinical tasks, data entry, and phone use.
- Ability to maintain full range of motion and mobility during patient care activities.
- Ability to speak clearly and hear well enough to communicate by phone and in person
- Visual acuity to read computer screens
- Ability to focus for long periods and manage high-volume, detail oriented tasks
NOTE: This job profile describes the duties and requirements of the position. Requirements stated are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to successfully perform the job. The employee may be asked to perform other job-related duties as required.
