Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine-Geriatrics

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

About The Position

UTMB is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider within the Division of Geriatrics. This position emphasizes patient-centered primary care services to medically complex and functionally limited older adults.

Requirements

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program.
Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) license in the State of Texas.
National certification in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, Family Practice, or related specialty.
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

Experience providing primary care to geriatric or medically complex populations .
Experience in an academic medical center or teaching environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive outpatient care for older adults, addressing complex medical, cognitive, and functional conditions.
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.
Precepting and mentoring school of nursing and school of medicine students.
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.
Works independently to full scope of practice in compliance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act with acknowledgement of collaborating physician availability for consultation and collaboration.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams—including nursing, pharmacy, social work, and rehabilitation—for optimal care of older adults.
Contribute to curriculum development, clinical skills training, and geriatric-focused academic programs.
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.