Nurse Practitioner
Company: Legacy Community Health Services
Location: Missouri City
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Legacy Community Health is a premium, Federally
Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides comprehensive care to
community members regardless of their ability to pay. Our goal is
to treat the entire patient while improving their overall wellness
and quality of life, in addition to providing free pregnancy tests,
HIV/AIDS screening. At Legacy, we empower patients to lead better
lives by promoting healthy behaviors and offering resources such as
literacy classes, family planning services, and nutrition and
weight management information. Our roots began in 1981 as the
Montrose Clinic, with specialization in HIV education, testing, and
treatment. Since then, the agency has expanded to 10 clinics in
Houston, one in Baytown, two in Beaumont, and one in Deer Park with
extensive services that include: Adult primary care, HIV/AIDS care,
pediatrics, OB/GYN and maternity, dental, vision and behavioral
health. We also service students within KIPP and YES Prep schools.
Legacy is committed to driving healthy change in our communities.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Nurse Practitioner --- will be responsible
for administering care to patients under the supervision of
physicians. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Follow Nurse Practice Act for
their licensure. Initiates an appropriate assessment of patient's
health status, ranging from focused to comprehensive, depending
upon the setting (e.g., emergency, structured screening, scheduled
visit). Assist the Service Line Director and Clinic Site Director
in the ongoing assessment of client services and will report any
need for improvement in those areas. Work with the team in ongoing
clinic development and implementation. Consults with colleagues,
supervising Physicians, specialists, and other health professionals
as appropriate. Document all client care as appropriate in a timely
manner. Assess, treat, and provide medical services to clinic
clients. Consult with clients by telephone, triaging, and referring
these clients to services as appropriate. May be asked to assist
other providers in future as needed due to clinic expansion.
Participate in on-call duties as directed if needed. Ensure
evaluation of lab results as well as other testing results with
follow-up of abnormal values as appropriate. Consultation with and
referral of complex and high priority cases to the physician on
duty with regard to complicated diagnostic problems, serious
illness, re-evaluation of chronic conditions, etc. Assist in
patient education, preventative health care, as well as health
maintenance concepts. Participate in IDT. Participates in the
Performance Improvement Program. Other duties as assigned including
school-based clinic registration activities and educational
activities. Initiates an appropriate assessment of patient's health
status. Obtains patients--- health history from interview of
patient and others, and from review of pertinent health records.
Orders pertinent diagnostic tests and procedures. Performs
diagnostic tests and procedures and therapeutic procedures, within
the scope of practice, including venipuncture; intradermal tests;
intramuscular and subcutaneous injections; application of dressings
and bandages; administration of medications; cardiopulmonary
resuscitation; auditory screening; visual screening; and
aseptictechniques. Collects specimens for and carries out commonly
performed blood, urine, and stool analyses and cultures. Interprets
health information and establishes diagnoses consistent with the
accumulated data. Formulates treatment plan, ensuring timely
provision of necessary health care services. Orders necessary
medications and other therapeutic equipment and supplies within the
scope of practice. Educates and informs patients regarding the
nature of the illness and the progress of evaluation and treatment.
Educates patients regarding health promotion and disease
prevention. Analyzes accumulated health information and collects
additional observational, interview, historical, physical
examination, and diagnostic data, modifying treatment as
appropriate. Makes health record entries which are legible,
concise, and timely. Advocates for the rights of patients. Provides
primary clinical therapy and treatment of individual and groups of
patient(s). Participates in formulating, interpreting,
implementing, and evaluating objectives, policies, and procedures.
Participates in various committees to improve the quality of health
care. Participates in the collection and preparation of reports on
patient care activities. Conducts audits related to advanced
practice health care techniques and takes part in quality assurance
programs. Maintains current knowledge in the field of practice and
informs staff of changes. Performs other related work as required
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients,
families, visitors and fellow employees to insure a professional,
responsible and courteous environment. Promotes effective working
relations and works effectively as part of a team to facilitate the
department---s ability to meet its goals and objectives. Attends
all required safety training programs and can describe his/her
responsibilities related to general safety, department/service
safety, specific job---related hazards. Attends all required safety
education programs. Operates assigned equipment and performs all
procedures in a safe manner as instructed. Maintains work area and
equipment in condition required by Legacy standards. Checks on the
patient---s environment and equipment to insure safety. Reports
safety concerns promptly to appropriate personnel. Follows
Legacy---s exposure control plans/blood-borne and airborne
pathogens. Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures and
correct use of protective barrier equipment (Universal
Precautions). Attends annual education programs. EDUCATION WORK
EXPERIENCE & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: Current license from the Texas
Board of Nursing and completion of program at an accredited school.
Must be proficient with EMRs. Ideal candidate is independent,
enthusiastic and highly motivate. 3-5 yrs experience required.
Bilingual in Spanish is strongly preferred. Benefits 9 Holiday 1
Floating Holiday PTO 403b Retirement Plan Medical / Vision / Dental
(if eligible)
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