Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care Clinic - Primary Care

Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care Clinic

Overview Harlingen Medical Center was named one of the nation's 50 top cardiovascular hospitals by Fortune and IBM Watson Health. Harlingen Medical Center was also recognized as one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery in "Becker's Spine Review". In addition, the hospital received an "A" rating for patient safety from the Leapfrog Group and a "gold plus" award from the American Stroke Association … as well as Healthgrades awards for surgery, gallbladder removal, appendectomy, vaginal and C-section deliveries, gynecologic surgery and procedures, coronary intervention, treatment of heart attack, pacemaker procedures, total knee replacement, hip fracture treatment, and spinal fusion. Responsibilities This NP must be willing to collaborate daily with a Physician and support staff and examine and treat patients with utilizing evidence-based treatments•Examine patients, form plans of care, and order laboratory tests, diagnostic tests, and referrals as appropriate•Manage both acute and chronic conditions through direct intervention like medication prescription and patient education•Consultation with collaborating Physician as appropriate•Complete documentation of patient encounters, funding sources, and billing according to policy Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00pm Qualifications Qualifications•Current Texas Nurse Practitioner license•Nurse Practitioner Certification from either the ANCC or AANP•Current DEA licensure / Prescriptive Authority post-hire•Active CPR/BLS Certification•