Nurse Practitioner

Company: Lucid Diagnostics
Location: Dallas
Posted on: May 17, 2022

Job Description:

GENERAL SUMMARY:
This position is held by an experienced nurse and is responsible for providing care for the presenting patient, and may order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests as well as diagnose and treat illnesses or prescribe medication. Other responsibilities include demonstrating safe clinical decision-making and working with the general practice team to meet the needs of the patients.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
-- Examines patients, including discussing medical history and symptoms and performing physicals.
-- Provides patient education.
-- Ensure patient information, visit history, follow-up, phone calls and consults are carefully and completely documented.
-- Daily use of computer, software programs (EMR), printer, scanner.
-- Maintains confidentiality of all patient records.
-- Develop a close working relationship with other personnel at clinic locations.
-- Perform non-clinical tasks as required (e.g., reporting, temperature management, maintain clinic appearance).
-- Checks in with clients about test results as needed.
-- Able to advise patients regarding prescriptions and treatment plans.
-- Follows all federal, state, and nursing guidelines, regulations, and standards.
-- Orders and interprets diagnostic tests.
-- Refers patients to specialists if necessary and analyzes medical records and reports.
-- Works with a healthcare team to provide quality patient care.
-- Knows how to use popular tools, including: medical database software, medical research software, medical diagnosis software, medical billing software, e-prescribing software, scheduling software, billing software, and telemedicine software.
-- Identify opportunities for development.
-- Willing to travel to other local locations.

Any other duties as assigned.


EDUCATION, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, AUTHORITIES & ABILITIES:

Mater's Prepared Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner
Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice as required by law with registration in state of practice.
Advanced clinical practice skills.
Working autonomously in an advanced nursing role
Clinical leadership skills
Communication skills, both written and verbal
Communication of difficult messages to patients and families
Negotiation and conflict management skills
Teaching and mentorship in a clinical setting
Resource management
Clinical examination skills
Accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service
Clinical governance issues in primary care

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.PI177867519

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