Nurse Practitioner

Texas Tech University•El Paso, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides primary care as part of a healthcare team in an ambulatory setting. The role includes patient education and counseling, physical assessment, and may include participation in teaching programs for students and residents. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions and involves extensive contact with patients, families, clinic personnel, and outside professionals. Some positions in this classification may require travel to outreach clinics and home visits, as well as participation in educational efforts and special programs outside normal working hours. The Nurse Practitioner provides quality patient care in accordance with the patient's diagnosis, treatment plan, age, development, and identified needs. The position is onsite at Texas Tech Health El Paso (TTEP); remote and hybrid work are not available. TTEP is not considering applicants who require employment visa sponsorship, including individuals with H-1B visas or current student or postgraduate visas.

Requirements

Graduate from an approved, accredited nursing program.
Hold a current Texas RN license or have the ability to transfer a license to Texas.
Hold Nurse Practitioner certification in the appropriate nursing specialty from an approved certification program recognized by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners.
Be recognized by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners as an Advanced Practitioner.
Be bilingual in English and Spanish.
Be familiar with EMR systems.
Have one year of full-scope-of-practice experience.
Applicants must not require employment visa sponsorship, including H-1B sponsorship or sponsorship for current student or postgraduate visa holders.
Alternatively, the posting lists a Physician Assistant pathway: graduate from a Physician Assistant training program approved by the Council on Allied Health Education Accreditation of the American Medical Association; hold a current Texas Physician Assistant license or be able to transfer a license to Texas; and hold certification demonstrated by passing the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants examination.
Alternatively, the posting lists a Nurse Practitioner education and licensure pathway: graduate from an accredited nursing school as a Nurse Practitioner through an approved certification program recognized by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners; hold a current RN license approved by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners or be able to transfer a license to Texas; and hold or be able to transfer Nurse Practitioner certification from an approved program recognized by that board.

Responsibilities

Provide primary care in an ambulatory setting as part of a healthcare team.
See patients in assigned clinics and report findings and test results to the attending physician.
Document care in the electronic medical record (EMR) for billing and coding and ensure billing compliance.
Assess health status through medical history, physical examination, and psychosocial assessment.
Review history and physical findings, pertinent laboratory and radiographic data, and plans for further diagnosis and therapeutic management in collaboration with the attending physician.
Provide health education to patients and their families.
Contribute to departmental or section research by identifying clinical problems suitable for research and collaborating on research projects.
Apply relevant research findings to clinical practice.
Order and interpret diagnostic and anatomical tests.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA and billing regulations.
Maintain required licensure, certifications, mandatory compliance, and training.
Adhere to institutional policies, procedures, and practices, including Regents Rules, TTUS, and HSECEP OPs.
Demonstrate and promote TTUHSC EP's values of Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Some positions may require travel to outreach clinics and home visits, and participation in educational efforts and special programs outside normal working hours.