APP, NP / PA, Hendrick Clinic Gastro at Hendrick Medical Center – Abilene, Texas

JOB SUMMARY

The Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for providing health care to patients in the hospital or office setting. The APP works in consultation, cooperation and coordination through a collaborative physician. The APP functions according to the established standards and practices of medicine for Advanced Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistants in the State of Texas.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

• Master’s Degree

Minimum Work Experience

• No previous experience

Required Licenses/Certifications

• BSN, MSN, ANP, or PA licensed in the state of Texas
• BSL

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical practices, terminology, and reimbursement policies.
• Thorough knowledge of patient triage, diagnosis and evidenced-based care.
• Knowledge in overcoming barriers from diagnosis to treatment including: financial/economic, language/culture, transportation issues.
• Skill in planning, organizing, delegating, and supervising.
• Skill in evaluating the effectiveness of existing methods and procedures.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Skill in speaking engagements and other activities that raise awareness to diseases and disease processes.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply policies and procedures.
• Ability to set priorities among multiple requests.
• Ability to interact with patients, medical and administrative staff, and the public effectively.