Advanced Practice Provider, Obstetrics/Gynecology General Outreach SOM (Float position - North Houston)

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

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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 position involves providing primary health care to the patient and family throughout the course of care, using the processes of assessment, diagnosis, management, and evaluation to provide care that integrates the psychosocial and physical needs of the patient and family. The role requires establishing a therapeutic relationship with the client and family, 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 and ensure high quality care.
• Demonstrate leadership skills in achieving improved outcomes for clients and families.
• Utilize age specific developmental principles when providing care.

Benefits

• Commensurate salary with experience.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree