Hepatology Nurse Practitioner needed in San Antonio, TX

Job description

The Nurse Practitioner provides quality, comprehensive primary health care services to the Health Outcome Center (HOC) Specialty patients consulting with supervising physician and abiding by appropriate clinical protocols. Assists with coordination of clinical research activities. Conduct research related clinical medical services. Reports to the Chief Scientific Officer related to the delivery of medical care for Specialty patients. Position offers a competitive salary and package.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Examines, diagnoses, treats and/or refers Specialty patients assigned to physician’s panel, on an out-patient basis. Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions consulting with supervising physician.

2. Train clinical support staff in proper documentation of Specialty research activities and gives direction to staff members daily. Review at the end of the work day of completion status for the assigned tasks.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree from an accredited university in a Nurse Practitioner Program
Experience as a Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner specializing in Specialty preferred
Must have current unrestricted license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner from the Texas Board of Nursing
Annual continuing medical education as required by board specialty
Must be registered and have current DEA