The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner will provide primary healthcare to pediatric patients.
Essential Functions:
Develops and implements a plan of care for patient with focus on prevention and early detection in accordance with accepted healthcare guidelines.
Assess, diagnose and treat pediatric population in accordance with accepted healthcare guidelines
Provides healthcare for patients within the framework of established guidelines and protocols. This includes developing patient care plans as necessary and performing the necessary follow up.
Provides information and feedback to patients on a timely basis, enabling them to assume responsibility for their own health.
Maintains complete, accurate and up-to-date medical records, documenting all aspects of care given.
Makes referrals as necessary and works with Centro San Vicente staff and other healthcare providers to assure continuity of care and multidisciplinary healthcare.
Functions as a preceptor for students and assists with the health education programs for Centro San Vicente staff.
Collaborates with other practitioners in the clinic.
Represents the mission of Centro San Vicente to patients and visitors.
Participates in the process for finalizing the Health Care Plan in the determination of strategies, measures, and outcomes that are desired.
Provides on call coverage on a rotational basis.
Works to maintain a high level of patient satisfaction.
Maintain at least 80% attendance at provider meetings.
Attends Centro San Vicente Mission Day.
Compliance with standards of conduct and corporate compliance program.
Promotes teamwork, creating a good work environment.
Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times.
Maintains proficiency in coding patient visits and in documenting Medical Necessity.
Communicates and demonstrates the mission, vision and goals of the Center.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Basic computer knowledge.
Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
Ability to make independent decisions without on-site supervisor.
Culturally sensitive to the population served by a Community Primary Health Care Center.
Ability to implement a holistic philosophy of health care that integrates the biological, emotional, spiritual and social aspects.
Ability to work a flexible, extended, work schedule including attendance at meetings and workshops.
A sense of compassion for the indigent.
Ability to work at the time and location assigned.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Strong work ethic with emphasis on empathy, compassion and integrity.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate from an accredited school with a Masters Degree in Nursing.
Current Texas license as Advance Practice Nurse and certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
Current Texas driver’s license.
Meet all qualifications to be covered in Texas for Professional Liability Insurance.
Experienced in community-based primary care preferred.
Experience in the clinically-related management aspects of primary care administration including cost efficient clinical management, medical policy development and clinical outcome measures.
Experience in community oriented or population based medicine and requirements for Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations.