Nurse Practitioner Telemedicine Headache

About the role

The role is primarily remote, with approximately two weeks of initial training in Temple, TX and occasional in-person educational meetings throughout the year. A Monday-Friday schedule is offered with no weekends.

Responsibilities

• 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 or recommends medical drug therapies or other treatments.
• Performs procedures following approved policies, focusing on efficacy, safety, and cost.
• Recommends interventions to change behavior linked to health risks.
• Formulates and implements comprehensive patient treatment plans based on assessments.
• Uses evidence-based medicine, standards of care, and guidelines.
• Partners with physicians and team members when appropriate.
• Evaluates patient's response to health care and effectiveness of care.
• Counsels patients and families about medical processes, illness management, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
• Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with food supplements, over-the-counter medications, and herbal remedies.
• Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes.
• Provides consultation services for conditions related to the Provider's specialty and training.
• May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department.

Requirements

• Know the information and techniques to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities.
• This includes symptoms, treatment options, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• Knowledge of values, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills.
• Skill in the use of computers and related software applications.
• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans.
• Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification.
• Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Texas.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• National Nurse Practitioner certification in area of specialty for intended patient population.