Advanced Practice Provider, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology – Sugar Land Clinic

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

100d

About The Position

Provide competent, age specific health care to women and children in the Regional Women’s Services and Pediatrics (RWSP) healthcare program. The role involves providing primary health care to the patient and family throughout the course of care. It requires using the processes of assessment, diagnosis, management, and evaluation to provide care that integrates the psychosocial and physical needs of the patient and family. Establishing a therapeutic relationship with the client and family is essential. The position also involves planning, developing, coordinating, and providing appropriate health education and counseling in response to patient needs. The individual will contribute to the advancement of the profession, seek to ensure high quality care within the RWSP, and demonstrate leadership skills in achieving improved outcomes for all clients and their families. The healthcare provider will be responsible for the health care provided and will utilize age specific developmental principles when providing care.

Requirements

• Master’s in Nursing, FNP, WHNP or Master’s in Physician Assistant studies.
• Licensed in the State of Texas with Board Certification.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years nursing experience in Women’s Care, Obstetrics, Antepartum, Postpartum care, Dysplasia and/or Pediatrics in either inpatient or ambulatory setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary health care to the patient and family throughout the course of care.
• Use assessment, diagnosis, management, and evaluation processes to provide care.
• Establish a therapeutic relationship with the client and family.
• Plan, develop, coordinate, and provide health education and counseling.
• Contribute to the advancement of the profession.
• Ensure high quality care within the RWSP.
• Demonstrate leadership skills to achieve improved outcomes for clients and families.
• Utilize age specific developmental principles in care.

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree