Advanced Practice Provider, AE General Pediatrics & Urgent Care

UnitedHealth Group•Galveston, TX

118d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides advanced practice health care services as well as documentation of services, collaborates with colleagues and clinical director, supervises assigned support staff, participates in quality assurance activities, and demonstrates a commitment to quality health care. Performs responsible clinical care in collaboration with the unit physician and under approved protocols, manages the medical aspects of care in the observation, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, rehabilitation, care and counsel, and health teachings of persons who are ill, injured or infirm or experiencing changes in normal health processes; and in the promotion and maintenance of health of prevention of illness in a clinical setting.

Requirements

Master’s degree in nursing or higher with appropriate nurse practitioner certification for patient care in the area of clinical specialization.
Current Texas Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure.
Completion of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission for Education for the Physician Assistant (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 (or higher) nurse practitioner program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (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 the Texas Board of Nursing (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 with acknowledgement of off-site collaborating physician availability for consultation and collaboration.
Performs individualized history and physical examinations for diverse populations inclusive of social determinants of health.
Orders and interprets diagnostic testing in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient.
Diagnoses acute, episodic, and chronic diseases.
Develops a comprehensive plan of care that encompasses evidence-based practice guidelines, practice protocols, Medicare, Medicaid, and other state and federal regulations.
Prescribes appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
Provides appropriate education for current health diagnoses as well as anticipatory guidance for health promotion and disease prevention applicable to the individual’s health and socioeconomic status.
Monitors plan of care for cost-effectiveness and the achievement of expected improvements, while openly seeking feedback from patients, significant others, colleagues, allied health, appropriate referrals, and collaborating physician to enhance quality outcomes.
Facilitates patient transition within and between health care services to ensure accurate communication among the health care team.
Documents in a timely manner to ensure all services are accurately accounted for and available for review by the interdisciplinary team.
Adheres to internal controls established for department, all requirements for continued licensure, periodic evaluations, and actively seeks input for identifying actions to improve performance and practice outcomes.
Supports population and individual health through the prevention, health promotion and chronic disease management.
Performs related duties as required, including, but not limited to, data collection, staff meetings, preceptor student training, and university-wide compliance/safety training.
Supervision and teaching of students as needed.