Comprehensive Fetal Medicine Nurse Practitioner

University of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas in Austin seeks a Comprehensive Fetal Medicine Nurse Practitioner to provide clinical assessment, examination, and treatment of pregnant women with fetal disorders in an outpatient/hospital setting.

Responsibilities include taking histories, performing rounds, writing orders, and assisting with fetal surgery plans; collaborating with physicians and staff; and teaching medical students.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Texas.
• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current national board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (AANP or ANCC).
• Current (DEA) license.
• Ability to work in a multi-physician practice in a complex environment with effective team relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Aptitude to use software for data entry and information retrieval in EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment, examination, and treatment of pregnant women with fetal disorders.
• Obtain patient history and perform assessment via observation, interview, and examination.
• Conduct daily rounds, document progress notes, write orders, and assist with fetal surgery plans.
• Order and interpret laboratory studies; provide discharge planning and patient education.
• Support research initiatives and participate in multidisciplinary conferences.

Skills

NP license TX

Board certified NP

Advanced nursing degree

EMR systems

Education

MSN or DNP in Nursing

DEA license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Posting Title:Comprehensive Fetal Medicine Nurse Practitioner-Hiring Department:Department of Women's Health-Position Open To:All Applicants-Weekly Scheduled Hours:40-FLSA Status:Exempt from FLSA-Earliest Start Date:Immediately-Position Duration:Expected to Continue-Location:AUSTIN, TX-Job Details:To provide clinical assessment, examination, and treatment of pregnant women with fetal disorders.ResponsibilitiesObtain patient history and perform assessment via observation, interview, and examination.Provide quality care and conduct diagnostic testing in accordance with evidence-based clinical guidelinesParticipate in ongoing quality assurance audits and provide real-time feedback to improve patient carePerform all admission history & physicalsConduct daily hospital rounds, document progress notes, write orders, and assist with implementation of therapeutic fetal surgery plansOrder and interpret laboratory studiesDischarge planning including documentation, writing prescriptions, explaining discharge/post-operative instructions, and patient educationWillingness to acquire limited ultrasound skills such as the assessment of fetal viability, fetal presentation, biophysical profiles and ultrasound guidance for invasive proceduresChart review and data collection for the neonatal follow-up for clinical databaseMulti-disciplinary conference presentation preparationWork collaboratively with a team of physicians, associate providers, and other stakeholders to provide comprehensive clinical careEnsure continuous flow of communication with leadership of clinic to enhance quality of healthcare services to patientsProvide patient navigation to provide seamless care coordination between inpatient and outpatient settingsParticipate in the education of medical students, OB/GYN residents, and Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellowsSupport and participate in research initiatives within the CenterOther related functions as assignedRequired QualificationsCurrent and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of TexasMaster’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner programCurrent national board certification as a Nurse Practitioner through an approved certifying organization (e.g., AANP or ANCC)Current (Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) licenseRequires strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills and excellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to utilize software for data entry, information retrieval as well as outpatient and inpatient electronic medical recordsAptitude to work in a multi-physician practice in a complex environment; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff, and patientsPreferred QualificationsPrevious experience in women’s health, OBGYN or family medicine preferred.#healthstartshere4Salary Range$110,000+ depending on qualificationsWorking ConditionsClinical care in both an outpatient clinic setting as well as hospital-based practiceMay work around biohazardsRepetitive use of a keyboard at a workstationUse of manual dexterityContinuous: standing, walking, and talking. Frequent: bending, pushing, pulling, and extending of armsRequired MaterialsResume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorLetter of interestImportant for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT-Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.-Employment Eligibility:Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.-Retirement Plan Eligibility:The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.-Background Checks:A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.-Equal Opportunity Employer:The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.-Pay Transparency:The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.-Employment Eligibility Verification:If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.-E-Verify:The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]-Compliance:Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.