Advanced Practice Provider

Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee tuition assistance

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

TRS enrollment

Job summary

East Texas A&M University is seeking a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to provide patient care, evaluations, and treatment. You will diagnose, treat, and prescribe medications under physician direction and NP/PA regulations.

The role requires a Master’s degree in nursing or PA studies, Texas licensure, and at least one year of related experience. Strong communication and reliability are essential for collaboration with the health services team.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing or PA studies or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of related experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to use and manage an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP), licensed Registered Nurse (RN), and CPR certified.
• Must be licensed to practice in the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, assessments, counseling, preparation, and treatment.
• Documents patient care.
• Prescribes medicines upon diagnoses, under physician direction and NP/PA regulations.
• Maintains and monitors patient records and educates patients.
• Interprets labs and performs follow-up care with nursing staff.
• Acts as a health resource to the campus community.
• Assists in planning and promoting health outreach activities.
• Provides health education to university organizations as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Education

Master’s degree in nursing or PA studies

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Job TitleAdvanced Practice Provider Agency East Texas A&M University Department Student Health Services Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCommerce, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description

SUMMARY:

The Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant, under general direction, provides patient care, evaluations, and treatment. Diagnoses, treats, and prescribes certain medications for illnesses and injuries.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct patient care, assessments, counseling, preparation, and treatment.
• Documents patient care.
• Prescribes medicines upon diagnoses of illness or injury, under the direction of a physician and within the limitations of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant regulations.
• Maintains and monitors patient records, assesses health care needs, and provides patient education.
• Interprets labs.
• Performs follow-up care in conjunction with other nursing staff.
• Acts as a health resource to the campus community.
• Assists in planning and promoting health outreach activities.
• Provides health education to university organizations as needed.
• Assesses real and/or potential health hazards related to current health status, including analysis or risky behaviors that contribute to a student’s health status.
• This position will report medically to the medical director and non-medically to the clinic director.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in nursing or in PA studies or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of related experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to use and manage an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP), licensed Registered Nurse (RN), and CPR certified.
• Must be licensed to practice in the State of Texas.
• Physical Requirements: None
• Other Requirements: None

PREFERRED EDUCATION/ SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) years of family practice experience as a Nurse Practitioner/PA.
• Experience managing technology resources related to learning management systems, including evaluating its effectiveness for end users and planning for future improvements.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

NA

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE COMPETENCY:

Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment system or water treatment system.

WHY WORK AT EAST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY?

• Competitive Benefits & Work-Life Balance: Employee tuition assistance for master’s and doctoral programs.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• ETAMU contributes to employee health and basic life insurance premiums.
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays, plus up to eight hours of paid sick leave and vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), with optional additional retirement plans (ORP).
• Physical wellness program and wellness release time for eligible employees.
• Career Growth & Development: Access to cutting-edge research opportunities at a designated R2 Research Institution.
• Academic Excellence: ETAMU is ranked among the top 30% in five online degree programs and offers national recognized academic programs.
• Over 140 degree programs, including nationally ranked online and graduate options.
• First accredited institution to offer a competency-based bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.
• Distance education offerings in Corsicana, Dallas, Frisco, McKinney, Mesquite, Bryan, and online.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Work in advanced facilities such as the 113,470-square-foot Nursing and Health Sciences Building, featuring a state-of-the-art simulation hospital and a 1,300-acre agricultural research farm.
• Vibrant Campus Life: Engage with over 95 student organizations and 14 NCAA Division I athletic teams, contributing to a thriving campus community.
• Prime Location & Growth: Enjoy the benefits of working in rapidly growing regions, with abundant career opportunities at six locations across Dallas and Northeast Texas.

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All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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• East Texas A&M University (Main Campus)
• East Texas A&M at Dallas
• East Texas A&M at Navarro College
• Texas A&M-Rellis

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