Join our Plano, Texas, outpatient clinic as a Nurse Practitioner at Southwest Pulmonary Associates.At Southwest Pulmonary Associates, we strive to deliver "better" to our community- better care, better collaboration, and heartfelt dedication to those we serve. If you're seeking a role that fosters professional growth and community connection, let's start a conversation.
People First in Plano
Local Team Collaboration:
- Become part of a cohesive and long-standing team at Southwest Pulmonary Associates
- Work alongside board-certified pulmonary/critical care physicians to provide outpatient pulmonary care to patients in the Plano community
Qualifications:
- Board-certified Nurse Practitioner with unrestricted license
- Licensed to practice in Texas
- Maintains current BLS, ACLS, and other relevant certification(s) and awareness of related accreditation and certification requirements
- Two plus years of relevant experience preferred
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
Practice in the Heart of the Community
Scheduling:
- Monday through Friday- day shift - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Part-time position - 3 shifts per week
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform medical examinations using standard medical procedures under the direction of a physician
- Observes, assesses, and records symptoms, reactions, and progress in patient charts
- Demonstrates knowledge of pulmonary and critical care principles and practice protocols
- Demonstrates the ability to remain calm and effective in emergency situations and establish a leadership role in an emergency
- Coordinate with physicians, extenders, nurses, and other staff to improve patient care and outcomes
- Demonstrates knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues, and approaches in pulmonary science
- Demonstrates working knowledge of medications, with their indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects and correct administration
- Educates patients and/or families as to the nature of the disease, provides instruction on proper care, self-management, and treatment, and works with patients to develop an individualized care plan
Living and working in Plano:
- Ranked the most affluent city in the nation and home to numerous top companies, Plano features dining, shopping, and outdoor activities. It is located within 30 minutes of Dallas and 50 minutes of Fort Worth. The area boasts an average of 285 sunny days a year and is a commutable distance to several Fortune 500 companies, professional sports teams, numerous music and entertainment venues, theaters, the Dallas Symphony, and much more. Texas' motto is "Friendship
