Amarillo Heart Institute is seeking a dedicated and skilled Nurse Practitioner to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality patient care, perform physical examinations, and assist in the management of acute and chronic health conditions. This role requires a strong commitment to patient assessment and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team in a clinic setting.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct clinical care for patient population according to established protocols and utilizes evidence-based practice standards in collaboration with team.
• Nurse Practitioners provide primary, acute, and specialty health care across the lifespan through assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses and injuries.
• Maintains accurate and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with organizational standards in the electronic health record (EHR).
• The nurse practitioner should function within their scope and refer to the collaborating physician when outside of scope, and/or directed by the collaborating physician or when requested by the patient and/or family. Performs interventions specific to assigned patient population and collaborative agreement.
• Participates in the performance improvement processes to meet quality of care and service standards
• Demonstrates awareness of professional responsibility as role model to peers and members of the health care team.
• Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient’s clinical status.
• Addresses patient and family concerns and creates a therapeutic relationship to provide support.
• Provide patient education, counseling and instruction regarding patient diagnosis, medical treatments, medications, and preventative care.
• Participate in and support accreditation, compliance and regulatory activities of the organization.
• Identifies patient/family needs for community resources and refers appropriately.

Skills:

• Proficient in conducting physical examinations and patient assessments.
• Strong knowledge of cardiology practices and protocols.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in documentation and patient care processes.

Join our team as a Full time Nurse Practitioner where you can make a meaningful impact on patient lives while advancing your professional career in a supportive environment.