Nurse Practitioner - Billingual (Spanish Speaking) Job at ChenMed, Houston, TX

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  • ChenMed
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Nurse Practitioner - Billingual (Spanish Speaking) at ChenMed summary:

The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive patient care, independently assessing and managing acute and non-acute clinical problems while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. They advocate for patients, ensuring quality patient management through tailored care plans, thorough documentation, and communication with healthcare professionals. With a focus on enhancing healthcare delivery and promoting patient well-being, the Nurse Practitioner plays a crucial role in transforming healthcare for seniors and providing compassionate support to patients and their families.

We’re unique. You should be, too.

We’re changing lives every day. For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy?

We’re different than most primary care providers. We’re rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team.

The Nurse Practitioner will adhere to strict departmental goals/objectives, standards of performance, regulatory compliance, quality patient care compliance, and policies and procedures.
Functions independently as a certified nurse practitioner for a patient population in collaboration and consultation with a licensed patient care team physician. Practices in accordance with a written or electronic practice agreement.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Independently assesses acute and non-acute clinical problems. Performs and documents physical assessments and patient histories, analyzes trends in patient conditions, and develops, documents and implements a patient management plan in response to the data obtained. This also includes assisting in the development of the nursing plan of care in addition to providing appropriate patient/ family/significant other counseling and education.
  • Plans patient care based on in-depth knowledge of the specific patient population and/ or protocol, anticipating and identifying physiological and/ or psychological problems commonly encountered including the consideration of the patient’s cultural background, level of understanding, personality and support systems. Serves as patient advocate.
  • Patient management includes the following:
  • Writes admission, transfers and discharges orders.
  • Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies.
  • Orders of appropriate medication and treatments.
  • Refers patients for consultation when indicated i.e. dermatology, neurology, ophthalmology, endocrine, surgery, intensive care, infectious disease, hematology, psychiatry, social service, dietary, etc.
  • Documentation through in-depth progress notes and summaries.
  • May perform invasive procedures independently upon the completion of documented competency. 
  • Participates in patient care rounds and conferences. Communicates patient management strategies to members of the patient care team. Collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that patient management strategies are successful in meeting patient care needs.
  • Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary.
  • Uses advanced communication skills to problem solve complex situations and to improve processes and service to patients.

Other Responsibilities may include:

  • Collaborates with other multidisciplinary team members to analyze and evaluate current systems of health care delivery to identify and implement new practice patterns as appropriate.
  • Participates in outside activities that enhance personal and professional growth and development.
  • Initiates arrangements and writes orders for SNF discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.
  • Works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, PT, social workers, family and key caregivers to transition the patient to a lower level of care as soon as medically appropriate. 
  • Introduces self to patient/family and explain nurse practitioner role.
  • Facilitates patient/family conferences to review treatment goals, optimize resource utilization, provide family education and identify post-SNF needs.
  • Enhances a collaborative relationship to maximize the patient’s/family’s ability to make informed decisions re: goals of care, palliative care and hospice.
  • Facilitates discharge to appropriate level of care and uses preferred providers when additional services are required.
  • Prescribes medication to patients based on State of practice.
  • Other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Demonstrated record of consistently achieving clinical performance metrics in current role
  • Strong Critical Thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Time management skills with the ability to work well under pressure
  • Must be caring and empathetic and have great listening skills
  • Must be detail-oriented, and able to pay close attention to patient charts, medications, and follow-up on details of patient care
  • Basic computer skills and some knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA:

  • ARNP or similar advanced degree in Nursing required
  • Current Nurse Practitioner Certification in the State of practice required
  • Board certification by AANP or ANCC is preferred but may be required for certain States
  • Current DEA number from the DEA for schedule II-V controlled substances may be required based on State of practice
  • A minimum of 1 year of clinical experience preferred, but willing to consider strong new graduates
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AMA) or American Red Cross required w/in first 90 days of employment

We’re ChenMed and we’re transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America’s healthcare for the better. Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve. We’re growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care.

ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the people we hire. With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to grow. Join our team who make a difference in people’s lives every single day.

Current Employee apply HERE

Current Contingent Worker please see job aid HERE to apply

Keywords:

Nurse Practitioner, healthcare, clinical assessment, patient care, health management, multidisciplinary team, medical documentation, patient advocacy, geriatric care, nursing

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