Position Title

Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, or an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - C.H. - CCBHC IA - Lufkin, TX

Position Number

P #1496

General Description

Performs ongoing outpatient primary care services to a caseload of adults, children, and their families with severe and persistent chronic health needs, for the purpose of improving patient quality of life. This shall include but not be limited to testing review and request for outgoing lab requisitions; interface with consumers, staff, family members, and other physicians regarding primary healthcare; medication management, treatment planning, and emergency evaluation; and responsible for handling reports, vaccinations, assisting with medication inventories, monitoring consumer's medication and vital signs, and providing medication education to consumers and family. Provides support and consultation to other team members and service providers.  Documentation of patient communication and clinical treatment accurately and appropriately in the agency's electronic medical record system.

Education

Required:  Completion of accredited program in your area of specialty.

Experience

Required: Two (2) years of experience post licensure in field of study.

Licenses/Certifications

Required: Licensed in the State of Texas as a Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Nurse, or Physician Assistant.

Required: Physician Assistant:  Certification in family medicine.  If not certified, then two years' experience in family medicine and formal training in family medicine. 

Required: Advanced Practice Nurse: certification in family medicine. 

Required: Valid Texas driver's license.

Preferred: Nurse Practitioner: If not certified, then two years' experience in family medicine and formal training in family medicine. 

Special Requests or Comments

Required: All training required by the program. Must have a driving record insurable by Burke's insurance administrator.

Physical Requirements

Required: Visual and auditory skills sufficient to evaluate, treat, and monitor patients; mobility required to bend, reach, lift (up to 50 pounds) while assisting patients, complete Satori Alternative to Managing Aggressive Behavior (SAMA), carrying charts (equipment); and fine motor skills for legible handwriting and driving.

Hours

Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Emergency services participation as per current policy.

Salary

Commensurate with experience, certification, and licensure.