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Decypher

Nurse Practitioner Family Health

Decypher, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208

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Job Summary

The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive, outcome-based patient care within the scope of privileges granted by the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF), including the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of routine, acute, and chronic conditions across all organ systems. This role emphasizes preventive care, health maintenance, patient education, and collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams. Required Qualifications

Education:

Master’s in nursing Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certified Nurse Practitioner

License:

Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse Practitioner

Experience:

2 years within Family Health specialty

U.S. Citizenship is required Key Responsibilities

Provide a full range of outcome-based nurse practitioner services in accordance with privileges granted by the MTF (e.g., supervise and provide general screening and medical care and examinations of patients for routine, acute and chronic conditions involving any and all organ systems; provide immunizations; diagnose, treat, and counsel patients as indicated). Technically direct and teach other staff, provide evidenced-based educational lectures and participate in in-service training to staff members. Diagnose and treat patients with common acute conditions, chronic illnesses, or minor trauma within accepted protocols, clinical practice guidelines, Nurse Practice Acts, and/or in consultation with a physician. Promote preventive care and health maintenance including annual physicals, positive health behaviors and self-care through both formal and individual education and counseling. Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization. Recognize conditions that require isolation and ensure universal precautions are used in all patient encounters. Attend staff meetings to provide case discussion, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement and safety. Work Environment & Schedule

Monday-Friday 0730 to 1630 at Gateway Bulverde, San Antonio, Texas Decypher is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce (M/F/D/V)

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