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Centers Health Care

Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)

Centers Health Care, Hallsville, Texas, United States, 75650

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Overview

Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) position with Centers Health Care. NEW GRADS WELCOME. EXTENSIVE TRAINING OFFERED. Responsibilities

Assuring delivery of quality care services to all patients in a respectful and professional manner Contributes to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues; providing information and commentary; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving growth and development information; providing counseling on emotional problems; promoting wellness and health maintenance Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies Develops health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed Other duties as assigned Requirements

Health promotion and maintenance, thoroughness, clinical skills, informing others, medical teamwork, bedside manner, infection control, administering medication, pain management, self-development Appropriate State Licensure in good standing Location

Kilgore, TX About Us

Medical Director Services is focused on quality and customer service in skilled nursing facility settings, emphasizing care in place and reducing hospitalizations. We provide medical services in SNFs with experience in treating residents on ventilation and coordination with surrounding hospitals.

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