Advanced Practice Provider, Surgery-Vascular

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

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, is looking for a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work with the Attending Surgeons in direct in-patient and out-patient care as well as some clinical research. Duties include but are not limited to, examining, and assessing new and established surgery patients; ordering, conducting, and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests; and serving as a liaison between the surgical service and the medical services. The NP/PA will be responsible for patient/family teaching, discharge planning, outpatient follow-ups, and obtaining appropriate ancillary services for the care of patients. The scope of practice will be broad and will include exposure to the operating room, inpatient floor, and outpatient settings.

Requirements

Completion of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
No experience required
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 (or higher) nurse practitioner program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
No experience required
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 the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON)

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in Vascular Surgery is preferred, not required.
At least one-year Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant experience preferred.
Experience and competency with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system

Responsibilities

Provide patient care assistance for Vascular Surgery patients in the inpatient setting under the supervision of the surgical faculty.
Obtain detailed patient histories and complete physical examinations.
Competently and consistently complete accurate, concise, and legible documentation on hospital records.
Provide patient education regarding peri-operative and post operative care of surgery patient.
Facilitate communication between members of interdisciplinary team and consulting providers.
Facilitate the transition from inpatient to outpatient settings including coordination of care, referrals to appropriate disposition/post hospital care, communication with post- surgery coordinators and providers.
Assist with planning and design of clinical protocol development for Vascular Surgery.
Participate in quality management.
Practice evidence-based, patient centered care.
Participate in the education of medical students, residents, PA students, pharmacy students, and nursing students.
Assist in the education of hospital nursing staff concerning the care of surgery patients according to quality measures.
To provide patient care assistance for Vascular Surgery patients in the outpatient/clinic setting under the supervision of the surgical faculty.
Attend and participate in pre and post clinics at Victory Lakes, TDCJ and UTMB Galveston, and League City campuses.
Provide patient education regarding pre vascular surgery, peri-operative, and post operative care of vascular surgery patient.
Facilitate communication between members of interdisciplinary team and other providers including coordination of care, referrals to appropriate diagnostic or therapeutic care, communication with pre and/or post-vascular coordinators and providers.