Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner - Independent Practice

UTMB Health; Dickinson (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health invites applications for a Nurse Practitioner, Family Medicine in Dickinson, Texas. The role provides advanced practice health care services, collaborative care, and supervision of support staff, with a focus on quality outcomes and compliance with relevant standards.

Minimum qualifications include completion of a graduate-level NP program approved by ACEN or CCNE, and certification by ANCC or AANP. Current Texas RN and APRN licensure are required; no experience is necessary.

Qualifications

• Completion of a graduate-level nurse practitioner program accredited by ACEN or CCNE.
• No experience required.
• Active RN license and Texas APRN license/privileges as applicable per TBON.

Responsibilities

• Works independently to full scope of practice in compliance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act with collaborating physician availability.
• Performs comprehensive history and physical examinations across diverse populations.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests as clinically indicated.
• Diagnoses acute, episodic, and chronic diseases.
• Develops comprehensive care plans aligned with evidence-based guidelines and regulations.
• Prescribes pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
• Provides patient education on health diagnoses, promotion, and disease prevention.
• Ensures timely documentation for care coordination and interprofessional review.

Education

Graduate NP program accredited by ACEN or CCNE

Job description

UTMB Health invites applications for a Nurse Practitioner, Family Medicine in Dickinson, Texas. The role provides advanced practice health care services, collaborative care, and supervision of support staff, with a focus on quality outcomes and compliance with relevant standards.

Minimum qualifications include completion of a graduate-level NP program approved by ACEN or CCNE, and certification by ANCC or AANP. Current Texas RN and APRN licensure are required; no experience is necessary.