Matron Job - Georgetown, TX, United States - Baylor Scott & White Health - Central Texas

Description

Baylor Scott & White Health has an opening for a Nurse Practitioner to join our Geriatrics Team in Georgetown, Texas.

Our facilities have national and regional recognition by U.News & World Report - a reflection of our talent and commitment to advanced quality care that is safe and compassionate.

We are looking for a committed team player with a favorable work/ training history.

The ideal candidate should be focused on quality, and be able to effectively collaborate with referring physicians, agencies, and other professionals to provide optimum patient care within our award-winning integrate healthcare system.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) Geriatric is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider who effectively renders direct patient care and possesses delegated prescriptive authority, is credentialed and privileged, and whose service is billed as an independent billing provider, as recognized by Medicare and Medicaid within the healthcare systems, and in accordance with the appropriate board.

The Advanced Practice Provider provides medical care based upon the scope of practice as delineated by the supervising physician.

Typically provide care to patients in a geriatric setting, including House Calls, outpatient practice, or facilities such as SNF or assisted living.

Assesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.

Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.

Prescribes, recommends and/or employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policies with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost.

Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.

Formulates and implements comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans based on patient assessments, evidence-based medicine, standards of care, professional practice guidelines and in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members when appropriate.

Evaluates patient's response to health care provided and the effectiveness of care.
Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.

Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over the counter medications and herbal remedies.

Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider's specialty and training.

May provide care to a panel of patients in a team-based model focusing on acute and chronic illness management, as well as population health.

May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department.
Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities to include symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures
Knowledge of practices, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions
Skill in the use of computers and related software applications
Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification
Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
~Tuition Reimbursement
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