Advanced Practice Provider, AE General Pediatrics & Urgent Care

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) • Galveston, TX

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About The Position

The position provides advanced practice health care services, including documentation of services, collaboration with colleagues and the clinical director, supervision of assigned support staff, participation in quality assurance activities, and a commitment to quality health care. The role requires working independently within the full scope of practice in compliance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act, performing individualized history and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic testing, diagnosing diseases, developing comprehensive care plans, prescribing treatments, and facilitating patient transitions within health care services. The position also involves timely documentation of services and adherence to internal controls and licensure requirements.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing or higher with appropriate nurse practitioner certification.
• Current Texas Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure.
• Completion of a physician assistant program accredited by ARC-PA.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Licensed Physician Assistant by the Texas Physician Assistant Board/Texas Medical Board (TPAB/TMB).
• Completion of a graduate level nurse practitioner program accredited by ACEN or CCNE.
• Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON).
• Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in a nurse practitioner clinical area of specialization by TBON.

Nice To Haves

• PNP (Pediatric Nurse Practitioner) Certification.
• One year experience in field commensurate with position.

Responsibilities

• Works independently to full scope of practice in compliance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
• Performs individualized history and physical examinations for diverse populations.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic testing in accordance with relevant health concerns.
• Diagnoses acute, episodic, and chronic diseases.
• Develops a comprehensive plan of care that encompasses evidence-based practice guidelines.
• Prescribes appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
• Provides education for current health diagnoses and anticipatory guidance for health promotion.
• Monitors plan of care for cost-effectiveness and expected improvements.
• Facilitates patient transition within and between health care services.
• Documents services in a timely manner for review by the interdisciplinary team.
• Adheres to internal controls and requirements for continued licensure.
• Supports population and individual health through prevention and chronic disease management.
• Performs related duties including data collection and staff meetings.
• Supervises and teaches students as needed.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws.

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