Nurse Practitioner, Family Medicine

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

About The Position

Provides advanced practice health care services and documents services provided. 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. It supports population and individual health through prevention, health promotion, and chronic disease management. Related duties may include data collection, staff meetings, preceptor student training, and university-wide compliance and safety training. The work environment includes standard hospital, clinical, laboratory, and/or office environments. The role may involve exposure to communicable diseases, harmful chemicals, and disoriented or combative patients.

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).
No experience required. Current RNs who have not completed their nurse practitioner program and recent graduates who have not yet obtained ANCC/AANP certification or APRN nurse practitioner licensure may apply; official employment is contingent on completing an accredited program and obtaining the required certification and licensure.

Responsibilities

Work 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.
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’ health concerns.
Diagnose acute, episodic, and chronic diseases.
Develop comprehensive plans of care that incorporate 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 appropriate 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 requirements for continued licensure and periodic evaluations.
Seek input to identify actions that improve performance and practice outcomes.
Support population and individual health through prevention, health promotion, and chronic disease management.
Perform related duties as required, including data collection, staff meetings, preceptor student training, and university-wide compliance and safety training.
Supervise assigned support staff and participate in quality assurance activities.