Nurse Practitioner - Family

El Centro Del Barrio

San Antonio, TX

Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Life Insurance , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

Description:

COMPANY OVERVIEW

CentroMed is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides healthcare for all populations across the greater San Antonio area.

Founded in 1971 by CEO and President Ernesto Gomez, PHD, CentroMed has grown from a community based program focused on providing culturally competent care for undeserved populations, to a network of high quality healthcare clinics across San Antonio and New Braunfels providing full service health and dental care to all populations, regardless of income limitations.

We are a mission focused organization that wants to be the heart of our communities. We invite you to visit CentroMed and discover how we can be your medical home.

MISSION

We improve lives through improving the well being of families through high quality, compassionate health care.

CORE VALUES

RESPECT We treat all persons with dignity and compassion

INTEGRITY We build trust through honesty, word and deed

EXCELLENCE We use best practices to deliver exceptional quality care

AFFORDABILITY We manage resources to provide affordable health care

TEAMWORK We work together as a team in the interest of patient care

JOB SUMMARY:

We are searching for our next SUPER STAR ! As our next Family Nurse Practitioner will provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment and counsel patients.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides general physical examinations, medical evaluations and screening to clinic patients.
Shares responsibility in joint practice collaboration with the VP & Chief Medical Officer in providing on-going supervision of patient treatment modalities, progress and compliance.
Provides diagnostic, treatment, and preventive medicine as indicated by mid-level Delegation protocol and/or VP & Chief Medical Officer consultation, in accordance with Texas State Board of Medical Examiner's Standing Delegation Order 193.1-193.8.
Uses appropriate clinical judgment in treatment of patients in emergency situations when the physician is not immediately available. Such treatment is followed by physician consultation and/or referral as soon as possible.
Makes appropriate specialty referrals when necessary, seeking prior consultation with on-site physician if needed.
Assists in maintaining medical inventory.
Abides by infection control policies and procedures as dictated in the Centro del Barrio Infection Control Manual.
Abides by policies and procedures on hazardous materials as dictated in the Employee Safety Manual.
Participates in the agency’s Quality Improvement Program.
Abides by all safety policies as dictated in the Employee Safety Manual.
Demonstrates competence with patients aged 0 and older.
Performs other duties as necessary for the Program.

BENEFITS