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APRN - Family Medicine

Temple, TX · On-site

APRN - Family Medicine Temple, TX, United States Or refer someone Job Openings APRN - Family Medicine About the Job APRN - Family Medicine Return to your original passion and pursue what you love.

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What is a day family practice RN?

Day Family Practice Registered Nurses (RNs) are healthcare professionals who provide nursing care to patients in a family practice setting during daytime hours. They assist physicians with patient exams, administer medications, perform assessments, and educate patients about health maintenance and disease prevention. Their work focuses on providing holistic care to individuals and families across all ages, often forming long-term relationships with patients. These nurses are vital in coordinating care and ensuring that patients receive appropriate follow-up and support.

What are some common challenges day family practice RNs face in balancing patient care with administrative responsibilities?

Day Family Practice RNs often juggle direct patient care with a range of administrative tasks, such as patient documentation, coordinating referrals, and managing follow-up appointments. Balancing these responsibilities can be challenging, especially during busy clinic hours when patient flow is high. Effective time management and strong organizational skills are essential, as is clear communication with physicians and other team members to ensure all patient needs are met promptly. Many clinics use electronic health records to streamline documentation, but adapting to new systems can also present a learning curve.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a day family practice RN, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Day Family Practice RN, you need strong clinical assessment skills, a solid understanding of primary care procedures, and a current RN license. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, immunization protocols, and basic office medical equipment is typically required. Excellent communication, organizational skills, and the ability to build rapport with patients of all ages set outstanding nurses apart. These competencies ensure effective patient care, smooth clinic operations, and positive patient experiences in a family practice setting.

What is the difference between Day Family Practice Rn vs Family Nurse Practitioner?

AspectDay Family Practice RnFamily Nurse Practitioner
CredentialsRegistered Nurse (RN) licenseMaster's degree in nursing, RN license, and certification as an FNP
Work EnvironmentFamily practice clinics, outpatient settings, hospitalsPrimary care clinics, outpatient clinics, some hospitals
ResponsibilitiesPatient assessments, administering treatments, patient educationDiagnosing, prescribing medications, developing treatment plans

While both roles work in family practice settings, Day Family Practice Rns focus on patient care as licensed RNs, whereas Family Nurse Practitioners have advanced training allowing them to diagnose and prescribe. FNPs often take on more autonomous roles in primary care.

What cities near Temple, TX are hiring for Day Family Practice Rn jobs?

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APRN - Family Medicine

EliteHire

Temple, TX • On-site

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

APRN - Family Medicine

Temple, TX, United States Or refer someone Job Openings APRN - Family Medicine

About the Job APRN - Family Medicine

Return to your original passion and pursue what you love. Reflect on the reasons behind your decision to become an APRN. Was it to make a difference in people's lives? Now, leverage your expertise and fulfill your passion by serving the community at a family practice nestled in the vibrant heart of Temple.

What will you do?

Nurse Practitioners are tasked with embodying the core values and mission statement of the facility, operating as seasoned, full-time professionals within the organization. Working under the guidance of the Medical Director, they provide primary care services aligned with their training to patients. This care is tailored for an outpatient, primary care setting serving a diverse community with varying cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Join our growing Team!

What is in it for you?

  • Selection of Medical, dental & vision plans
  • FSA, EAP, Training & development, Vendor Discounts
  • Employee engagement, fun activities and family outings
  • Generous PTO for an optimum work life balance
  • Holiday, personal, sick, bereavement & Civic duty leave
  • Life Insurance, LT/ST Disability, Voluntary Life and AD&D
  • Amazing Culture, Training and Development for your success
  • Various locations to choose from

Responsibilities:

  • Provides examines, diagnoses and treats patients of the age group appropriate to clinic/service line assignment and provider's certification/privileges
  • Complete medical charts after each visit in the electronic medical records system
  • Applies for and obtains staff privileges at community hospitals in the area as recommended/required by LSCC
  • Provide quality medical care according to (disease) guidelines, standards and policies established by LSCC
  • Attend internal and external meetings, workshops, conferences, and participate on task forces or committees, when necessary and as required
  • All other duties or responsibilities as assigned by Medical Director

Operations:

  • Provide quality medical care according to standards established by LSCC
  • Assist and participate in internal quality control audits
  • Practice in accordance with the LSCC Delegation Protocol/Collaborative Practice Agreement; establish medical diagnoses for patients that are within the scope of practice, and order or prescribe legend drugs and medical devices as authorized by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners (BNE) under Rules 221 and 222, and the Texas Medical Board (TMB) under Rules 2 and 193.6Type in specific job duties under this area
  • Fulfill established guidelines set in place for provider encounter levels
  • Achieve and maintain LSCC Core Clinical Competencies
  • Perform all duties and services in full compliance with LSCC's Quality Standards
  • Actively monitor and engaged in hitting their productivity and quality metrics
  • Meet or exceed budgeted provider encounter targets
  • Attend internal and external meetings, workshops, conferences, and participate on task forces or committees, when necessary and as required.

Qualifications:

Must Haves:

  • Current Registered Nurse and Advance Practice Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Texas
  • DEA as required by Service line
  • Nurse Practitioner Board Certification
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Maintain continuing education as required by licensing and any applicable accrediting boards, maintenance of certification if applicable, and completes additional educational units as required by LSCC (e.g., risk management courses).
  • Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience

Preferred Experience, Education, and License:

  • Two (2) years experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a healthcare clinical setting Family Medicine preferred
  • Previous work and proficiency using electronic medical records (EMR)
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
  • Bilingual English/Spanish language skills are preferred but not required

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