Nurse Practitioner - PA - Health and Wellness Clinic - 1 - Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner - PA - Health and Wellness Clinic - 1

General Summary: To provide healthcare and promote wellness to the employees of Brazos County and their families. Examine every patient that enters the clinic except those just asking to have their VS checked. Diagnose and provide treatment according to your level of training and expertise, after an appropriate history is taken and an exam performed. Essential Duties: Operate the Brazos County Health & Wellness Clinic under the guidance and direction of the Brazos County Medical Director. Order and interpret appropriate labs and X-rays. Prescribe appropriate medications, physical therapy, and make referrals to specialist as needed. Reach out to the BCMD whenever a question arises as to the correct diagnosis, treatment plan or consultation is needed. Counsel patients on diet, exercise, hygiene and preventative healthcare. Participate in all county health fairs and meetings that concern the Brazos County Health & Wellness Clinic. Supervise the appropriate administration of all vaccines and vaccinations. Contribute to the timely flow of the Brazos County Health and Wellness Clinic by examining, evaluating and treating its patient population in an efficient, effective and timely fashion. Support the "team" concept of health care and cooperation between the Health & Wellness Clinic and County employees. Assist in the timely ordering of clinic supplies and vaccines. Document all patient encounters in their medical record that impact patient care. Perform therapeutic procedures only within your level of training and experience, these include injections, immunizations, suturing, managing wounds and infections. Educational lectures on medical topics to the staff and patient population. Assist in maintaining a safe, clean clinic and protecting the confidentiality of each patient by maintaining HIPPA Compliance. Maintain professional and technical competence by staying up to date in all the aspects of general/ family practice by regular continuing education. Inform the BCMD about any problems or discrepancies that might arise. Be prepared for situations requiring urgent treatment. Basic CPR required. ACLS & PALS preferred. Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion with the patients. Comply strictly with medical standards of care and safety standards & regulations. Other Duties as assigned. Supervision Received: Medical: Brazos County Medical Director Administrative: Clinic Administrator Given: Medical: Staff of the Brazos County Health and Wellness Clinic Education Required: Graduated college and obtained an undergraduate degree. Post graduate training leading to either a NP or PA degree. Preferred: Experience Required: 3-5 years of general/ family practice experience. Preferred: Bilingual Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required: Certificate or diploma of completion of either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant Program. Licensed by the State of Texas to work as a NP or PA. Must be current and without restriction. Preferred: Physical Demands Typical: Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Typical: Problem solving skills and the ability to multitask. Ability to perform CLIA waved test such as flu, strept, pregnancy and finger sticks for glucose and other analysis, read EKG's, Simple I & D's, administrator of local anesthesia, debridement, placement and removal of staples and sutures simple biopsies. Must be personable and compassionate to all ages. CPR required. ACLS & PALS preferred. Work Environment Typical: