Nurse Practitioner at Quantum Pain and Orthopedic

San Antonio, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Health Assessments, Differential Diagnosis, Prescriptive Authority, Clinical Judgement, Patient Care Coordination, Medical Charting, Diagnostic Interpretation, HIPAA Compliance, Microsoft Office, E-Clinical, Patient Interaction, Critical Thinking

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Quantum Pain and Orthopedics is looking for a Nurse Practitioner to join our team! The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing medical services to patients, inclusive of all functions necessary to provide medical care under the direction of the physician. Functioning as a clinical provider, maintaining and promoting the health of the patient requiring acute care according to the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Texas. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Conducts comprehensive health assessments (initial, ongoing, discharge), identifies normal/abnormal health characteristics, develops plan of care, initiates appropriate interventions, and evaluates care outcomes on defined patient populations(s) • Performs delegated functions under physician supervision, such as differential diagnosis, use of prescriptive authority, and treatment according to practice guidelines, protocols, and/or standing orders • Accepts accountability for outcomes in health care • Utilizes critical thinking skills and clinical judgement to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act • Collaborates with the Physician and healthcare team members to manage/coordinate patient care • Records accurate consultation data in patients’ records • Charts in the patient’s medical record is routinely to be completed on the same day as the patient’s visit • Instigates necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings/reports • Provides safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, individualized patient care • Contributes to the practice achieving its quality targets to sustain the high standards of patient care and service delivery • Follows all internal policies and procedures; be accountable for completion of all operational tasks according to departmental guidelines to ensure appropriate clinical processing/documentation • Ensures patients are seen promptly and efficiently, maintaining a reasonably on-time schedule for appointments unless exceptional circumstances arise • Responds and comply to requests for information including sending faxes and e-mails • Reports statistics as required • Protects patient and family privacy rights and maintains confidentiality of patient records in accordance to policy and procedure and HIPAA requirements • Follow all safety rules, report all accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards. • Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace • Travels as necessary to other facilities • Performs other job-related duties and special projects as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: • Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word & E-Clinical • Excellent written and verbal communication, professionally polished patient interaction skills and teaching ability • Possesses appropriate communication skills to practice collaborative nursing • Exhibit a caring, compassionate, high level of energy, congenial, sensitive attitude toward patients • Strong attention to detail, being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks • Ability to adequately diagnose, plan and implement nursing interventions and evaluate patient condition • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, patients, and public • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions • Ability to maintain effective organized systems, coordinate multiple tasks and adjust to any justifiable pace to ensure timely patient flow • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, their families, and staff members • Ability to respond quickly, physically and mentally when priorities and /or the patient’s condition changes • Ability to adapt with flexibility, open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace • Ability to work independently, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, depending on oneself to get things done • Maintain high stress tolerance, accepting criticism, dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations • Maintain composure, keeps emotions in check, control anger, and avoid aggressive behavior, even in difficult situations • Maintain current licensure and credentials, remains current in practice EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Master’s degree in nursing • Registered Nurse in the State of Texas • Nurse Specialization Diploma • Recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or • License must be acquired within 30 days of the hire date • Prescriptive authority privileges through the State of Texas • Basic Life Support (BLS) certified Quantum Pain and Orthopedics is a premier outpatient clinical network serving the San Antonio and Austin, TX areas. Our specialty is combining high quality healthcare with compassion and excellence. QPO strives to create a team that highlights our culture of diversity, ethics, and collaboration. Come join our team at Quantum Pain and Orthopedics and uncover the excellence in YOU! Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Employment for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive medical services, including health assessments and treatment plans, under physician supervision. They are responsible for managing patient care, interpreting diagnostic tests, and maintaining accurate medical records.