Advanced Practice Provider / Family Nurse Practitioner Urgent Care (Nights)

UMC Health System; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Resilience program

On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP)

PTO & Extended Illness

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match

Job summary

UMC Health System in Lubbock, TX seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) or Family Nurse Practitioner for the APP Urgent Care Main Campus Nights (7pm-7am). Graduate from an accredited Masters level program is required; critical care or emergency center experience is preferred.

Must hold or be eligible for Texas licensure as an APP/NP and have at least 1 year of APP experience. Responsibilities include medical screening, initiating care, and disposition under physician supervision.

Qualifications

• Must maintain the same competencies as required of the clinical staff in Emergency Center/Minor Care/Triage.
• Current knowledge of triage process and related regulatory standards (e.g., JCAHO, TDH).
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical screening examination under supervision of a licensed physician.
• Initiates appropriate medical care and manages patient disposition.

Skills

Triage knowledge

Leadership skills

Clinical competencies

Education

Master's degree (APP/NP)

Job description

We’ve learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas®.

UMC Health System Lubbock, TX APP Urgent Care Main Campus Nights 7pm-7am Education and Experience Graduate of an accredited Masters Level Program for Advanced Practice Provider or Nurse Practitioner. Critical care and/or emergency center experience desired.

Physical Capabilities

• Visual and auditory acuity required continuously.
• The ability to speak is required frequently.
• The ability to sit for extended periods is required frequently.
• Lifting/carrying requirements are light but may occur moderately.
• The ability to walk/transport oneself in a timely manner is required frequently.

Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships

This position requires close interaction with other ancillary departments in order to facilitate a quality multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.

Job Description

Provides Medical Screening Examination, initiates appropriate medical care and manages the disposition of patients under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician.

Required Licensures / Certifications / Registrations

• Must hold or be eligible for Texas State Licensure (i.e. Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner.)
• Minimum of 1 year of APP experience required.

Skills and Abilities

• Must maintain the same competencies as required of the clinical staff in the Emergency Center/Minor Care/Triage setting.
• Current knowledge of triage process and related regulatory standards appropriate for the area of responsibility (i.e. JCAHO, TDH, etc…).
• Must demonstrate a working knowledge of leadership and management skills.

Benefits

• Resilience program
• Emotional Physical Spiritual
• Financial Career Community
• On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP)
• Discounted Pharmacy Cost
• Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region)
• Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match
• PTO & Extended Illness
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• And more at: https://apps.umchealthsystem.com/documents/wellness.pdf

UMC Vision, Mission and Standards

Vision: To Serve Our Patients in the Best Teaching Hospital in the Country

Mission Statement: Service is our passion. We serve by providing safe, high quality care to all, achieving excellent financial performance, and training tomorrow’s healthcare professionals.

Standards of Excellence: Attitude, Communication, Responsiveness, Compassion, Teamwork, Ownership, Safety and Respect

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.*

About UMC Magnet Designated 501 licensed beds 62 Site locations Regions only Level I Trauma Center Regions only BICU DNV accredited Primary teaching hospital for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in Texas by Texas Monthly UMC Physicians Culture, Vision, Mission, and Standards: Culture: Service is Our Passion Vision: The best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare. Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient. Standards: Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Kindness About UMCP 35 Practice Locations – private practices and urgent care centers Over 125 physicians and advanced practice providers Ranked as “One of the Best Places to Work in Texas” by Texas Monthly Employee Engagement Score of 96% measured by Press Ganey Associates