Advanced Practice Provider - Surgery-Transplant (Galveston)
About The Position
The Department of Surgery, Division of Transplant Surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work with attending surgeons in direct inpatient and outpatient care, as well as some clinical research. The advanced practitioner provides care for a caseload of transplant surgery patients under the supervision of surgical faculty. The role spans the operating room, inpatient floor, and outpatient settings and includes patient and family teaching, discharge planning, outpatient follow-ups, and arranging appropriate ancillary services. The position involves examining and assessing new and established transplant patients; ordering, conducting, and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests; and acting as a liaison between the surgical service and medical services. Salary is commensurate with experience. Physician Assistant candidates must complete an ARC-PA-accredited physician assistant program and hold NCCPA certification and Texas Physician Assistant Board/Texas Medical Board licensure. Nurse Practitioner candidates must complete an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited graduate-level or higher nurse practitioner program and hold ANCC or AANP certification, Texas RN licensure, and Texas APRN licensure in a nurse practitioner specialty. Eligible students and recent graduates may apply, but employment is contingent on completing the applicable program and obtaining the required certifications and licenses. No experience is required for the minimum qualifications.
Requirements
- Physician Assistant: completion of a physician assistant program accredited by ARC-PA.
- Physician Assistant: NCCPA certification and licensure by the Texas Physician Assistant Board/Texas Medical Board; employment is contingent on obtaining these credentials if not already held.
- Nurse Practitioner: completion of a graduate-level or higher nurse practitioner program accredited by ACEN or CCNE.
- Nurse Practitioner: ANCC or AANP certification, Texas Board of Nursing RN licensure, and Texas Board of Nursing APRN licensure in a nurse practitioner clinical area of specialization; employment is contingent on obtaining these credentials if not already held.
- No prior experience is required for the minimum qualifications.
- The posting's stated minimum qualifications for Nurse Practitioners include a master's degree in nursing, nurse practitioner certification, and acute care certification.
- The posting's stated minimum qualifications for Physician Assistants include a master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies and Texas licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in transplant surgery.
- At least one year of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant experience.
- Experience and competency with an electronic medical record (EMR) system.
- Acute Care Certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide care for a caseload of transplant surgery patients in inpatient and outpatient settings under surgical faculty supervision.
- Obtain detailed patient histories and perform physical examinations.
- Complete accurate, concise, and legible documentation in hospital records.
- Educate patients about pre-transplant, peri-operative, and post-operative care, as applicable.
- Facilitate communication among interdisciplinary team members, consulting providers, and transplant coordinators.
- Coordinate transitions from inpatient to outpatient care, including referrals, disposition and post-hospital care, and communication with post-transplant coordinators and providers.
- Attend and participate in pre- and post-transplant clinics at Victory Lakes, TDCJ, and UTMB Galveston and League City campuses.
- Order, conduct, and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests.
- Assist with planning and designing clinical protocols for Transplant Surgery.
- Participate in quality management and provide evidence-based, patient-centered care.
- Participate in educating medical students, residents, PA students, pharmacy students, and nursing students.
- Assist in educating hospital nursing staff on transplant surgery patient care according to quality measures.
- Arrange appropriate ancillary services for transplant patients.
- Participate in some clinical research.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
