Nurse Practitioner, Family Medicine

UTMB Health•Dickinson, TX

About The Position

Provides advanced practice health care services and documents those services. The Nurse Practitioner collaborates with colleagues and the clinical director, supervises assigned support staff, participates in quality assurance activities, and demonstrates a commitment to quality health care. The position works independently to the full scope of practice in compliance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act, with an off-site collaborating physician available for consultation and collaboration.

Requirements

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 the 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).

Responsibilities

Perform individualized history and physical examinations for diverse populations, including consideration of social determinants of health.
Order and interpret diagnostic testing in accordance with patients’ relevant health concerns.
Diagnose acute, episodic, and chronic diseases.
Develop comprehensive plans of care using evidence-based practice guidelines, practice protocols, and applicable Medicare, Medicaid, and other state and federal regulations.
Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
Educate patients about current diagnoses and provide anticipatory guidance for health promotion and disease prevention relevant to individual health and socioeconomic status.
Monitor plans of care for cost-effectiveness and expected improvements, and seek feedback from patients, significant others, colleagues, allied health professionals, appropriate referral sources, and the collaborating physician to enhance quality outcomes.
Facilitate patient transitions within and between health care services to ensure accurate communication among the health care team.
Document services in a timely manner so they are accurately accounted for and available for interdisciplinary team review.
Adhere to departmental internal controls and continued licensure requirements, participate in periodic evaluations, and seek input to improve performance and practice outcomes.
Support population and individual health through prevention, health promotion, and chronic disease management.
Collaborate with colleagues and the clinical director, supervise assigned support staff, and participate in quality assurance activities.
Perform related duties as required, including data collection, staff meetings, preceptor student training, and university-wide compliance and safety training.