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Baptist Health System

Nurse Practitioner - Medfirst Family Medicine - Westover Hills - San Antonio, TX

Baptist Health System, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208

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Overview

General Summary: Provides specialized nursing services with guidance of the attending physician. Completed related work as required. Considerable medical judgment is required to determine the appropriate procedure within scope of practice. Responsibilities

Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources. Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement. Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures that affect his/her specific job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner. Obtains and records client’s health history; performs comprehensive physical assessment (including biological, social and psychological needs) as part of a total physical examination. Diagnoses, treats and plans appropriate health care for clients as appropriate for specialty; refers clients to physicians and/or outside agencies as required. Ensure completion of all required documentation of patient care activities in accordance with TPR policy. Fulfill all duties assigned by physician. Reports to the attending physician of any injuries or adverse reactions during or after treatment. Participates in patient review conferences and staffing. Assists the physician as follows, but not limited to Utilization Review, Quality Assurance, Program Evaluation, Infection Control, Safety Committee activities. Adhere to the established policies and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources; orders and interprets the results of laboratory tests as part of the physical examination and health management. Perform and oversee testing and other appropriate procedures. Conducts health teaching and counseling during the physical exam, as appropriate, enabling the client to make informed choices about health and treatment options. Provides consultative direction as needed for nursing, laboratory and clinic assistant staff. Orders medications. Other duties as assigned. Education and Certification

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of nursing; Master’s degree in nursing; completion of a state-acceptable Nurse Practitioner’s program. Certification: Advanced Nurse Practitioner license to practice in the state. CPR Certified. DEA registration with state. Required: Master’s Prepared Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner. Experience: (not specified in core content). Certifications: Must be currently licensed, certified or registered to practice as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy. RNP License. Additional certification(s) per governing board and in accordance with facility Medical Staff Bylaws. Requirements

Physical Demands: Per collaborative agreement and/or state requirements. Other: Employment practices comply with applicable anti-discrimination laws; Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Role Details

Seniority level: Associate Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care and Medical Practices

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