nurse practioner - Plano, TX , USA, United States - FIVESTAR PULMONARY ASSOCIATES PLLC

    FIVESTAR PULMONARY ASSOCIATES PLLC
    FIVESTAR PULMONARY ASSOCIATES PLLC Plano, TX , USA, United States

    1 month ago

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    Description
    • Diagnoses and treats acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.

    General Accountabilities

    • Analyzes and interprets patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.

    • Diagnoses or treats acute health care problems such as illnesses, infections, or injuries.

    • Recommends diagnostic or therapeutic interventions.

    • Prescribes medications.

    • Educates patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses.

    • Orders, performs, or interprets the results of diagnostic tests.

    • Maintains complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses.

    • Detects and responds to adverse drug reactions.

    • Keeps abreast of developments in nursing.

    • Refer patients for primary care conditions.

    • Schedules follow-up visits to monitor patients or evaluate health or illness care.

    • Performs routine or annual physical examinations.

    • Supervises or coordinates patient care or support staff activities.

    • Maintains current knowledge of state legal regulations for nurse practitioner practice.

    • Keeps abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems.

    • *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

    Job Qualifications

    • Education: Master's degree

    • Experience: 3-5 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

    • Licenses/Certifications: Appropriate certifications and/or licensures

    Skills

    • Excellent verbal and written communication

    • Active listening

    • Active learning

    • Critical thinking

    • Social perceptiveness

    • Monitoring

    • Service orientation

    • Complex problem solving

    • Instructing