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

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

Minimum Education

• Master’s Degree

Minimum Work Experience

• No previous experience

Required Licenses/Certifications

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

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