APP Position for Church Ranch-Westminster CO

**Metroplex Health System**

As a member of Adventist Health System, we believe that total health is achieved through a balance of physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being. With each patients unique circumstances in mind, our multi-disciplinary care teams provide a vast array of services, combining state-of-the-art technology with a personal commitment to creating an exceptional patient experience.

Our team members also enjoy outstanding care in the form of comprehensive health benefits, a friendly, faith-based work environment, and plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.

Our multi-facility campus includes 148 acute-care beds at Metroplex Adventist Hospital in Killeen, 60 psychiatric care beds in the nearby Metroplex Behavioral Health Center, and 25 beds at Rollins Brook Community Hospital in Lampasas. Through this Metroplex Health System, we offer a Womens Center, Sleep Disorder Center, Endoscopy Center, Pediatric Rehabilitation Center, ICU, PCU, ED, imaging, surgery, home health services, and more.

**PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES** **:**

The Family Nurse Practitioner role will facilitate clinic operations with screening, evaluations and some procedures as trained by his/her supervising physician. Appropriate credentialing will be necessary prior to independent procedure practice on patients as governed by the credentialing office, as well as the confidence of the supervising physician. Delivery of patient care will be conducted in collaboration with the supervising physician and referring physicians including, but not limited to, physical exams, diagnosis and treatment, order and interpret tests, counsel on preventative health, write prescriptions, and assist the supervising physician.

Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. Under administrative guidance and physician supervision, will provide comprehensive services for patients and their families.

+ Demonstrates, through behavior, Metroplex Hospitals core values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship, and Teamwork

+ Assessment of patient health status through physical exam reviews patient history, diagnostic tests and procedures, and review labs and other critical data.

+ Assess, diagnose, treat, perform routine physicals (athletic, WIC, etc )

+ Determines patient and family needs during initial assessment, provides services in accordance with hospital and clinic health services policies.

+ Consults with supervising physician when needed regarding treatment plan

+ Recognizes and identifies life threatening situations, responding with immediate action according to protocol

Qualifications

**WHAT YOU WILL NEED:**

+ _Nurse Practitioner_ - must have successfully completed undergraduate and Masters level-nursing programs from an accredited school of nursing and passed state boards.

+ All Individuals in this position must have state of Texas license or a license from a qualifying compact state.

+ Minimum 1 years of clinically relevant family medicine experience

+ _Nurse Practitioner_ : Current, valid State of Texas Board of Nursing Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner license

+ National Nurse Practitioner certification by either:

+ the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or

+ the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or become certified within five (5) years of completion of masters degree.

+ And, as applicable:

+ the National Certification Corporation (NCC)

+ American Heart Association certifications: BLS

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

**Category:** Physician Services

**Organization:** PorterCare AH System

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Shift:** 1 - Day

**Req ID:** 24025356

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.