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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Advanced Practice RN I in WICHITA FALLS, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionWould you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on peopleand#146;s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of each other, teamwork, and inclusivity? HSCS is dedicated to building a diverse community atmosphere where employees feel valued, supported, and accepted while providing specialized care for Texans in need. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interest you, we welcome your application for the position below.The Advanced Practice RN is appointed by the Medical Director subject to the approval of the State Hospital Superintendent. Performs highly complex to advanced (senior level) clinical medical care under the clinical and administrative supervision of the Medical Director and/or another supervising physician. Work involves assessing, planning, and providing comprehensive patient care independently or in collaboration with other health care professionals. Directs medical activities/treatment, monitors trends and activities, and makes recommendations for improvement. Utilizes advanced nursing skills in the treatment and care of patients to include medical assessments. Limited prescriptive authority and the evaluation of the efficacy and progress of a patientand#146;s individualized care plan. Provides treatment to HHSC employees injured in course and scope of employment. Works under limited supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agencyand#146;s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. Operates within the scope of their licensure to promote and maintain a therapeutic and safe medical environment. Provides acute care to individuals, including daily assessment for acute health problems or injury in the clinic and/or infirmary. The assessment includes diagnosis, treatment, and a plan of care with documentation of the acute issue, assessing injuries, including possible sutures and/or referrals to hospital or emergency room.Operates within the scope of their licensure to promote and maintain a therapeutic and safe medical environment. Provides chronic care to individuals, which includes a quarterly assessment for individuals with identified chronic health care diagnosis, a review of appropriate treatment specific to the disease process and update or change of medical treatment as warranted, and monitoring of the chronic condition, quarterly assessment for individuals with identified chronic health care diagnosis including review of appropriate treatment specific to the disease process and update or change of medical treatment as warranted.Provides comprehensive medical care, which includes conducting rounds, review of hospitalized patient and on-call cases for status of condition individuals are under treatment.Provides medical diagnosis and the revi https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=601514 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.