EssentialFunctions:
- Develops and implements a plan of care for patient with focus on prevention and early detection 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 accept and incorporate faith-based approaches into the medical practice philosophy.
- 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.
MinimumQualifications:
- Graduate from an accredited school with a Masters Degree in Nursing.
- Current Texas license as Advance Practice Nurse and certified as a 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.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
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