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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - General Surgery Colorectal Surgery - San Antonio, TX
We know it takes a special person to be a nurse, and we are committed to providing our nurses with an enriching and rewarding environment. We provide the resources, tools and support our employees need to serve our patients and customers in the best way possible — so we can provide the right care, in the right place, at the right time, and do so with compassion.
- Day
- No travel
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- Innovative
- Collaborative
- Resourceful
- Advocate
- Person-centered
- Critical thinker
Benefits1
- Medical
- Paid Time Off
- Dental
- 401(k)
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Tutition
Reimbursment -
Life and
Disability
Insurance
Responsibilities
Per collaborative agreement and/or state requirements
Description
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.
Essential Job 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 policies 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: 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.
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