Maternal Fetal Medicine Nurse Practitioner

University of Texas at Austin - Dell Medical School.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin - Dell Medical School seeks a Maternal Fetal Medicine Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced clinical care for pregnant patients with fetal disorders. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a hospital-based setting.

The ideal candidate holds an NP license in Texas, a relevant master's/doctoral degree, and national board certification, with DEA license.

Qualifications

• Current Texas NP license and unrestricted practice.
• Master's or Doctoral nursing degree from accredited program.
• National NP certification (AANP/ANCC).
• DEA license required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat pregnant patients with fetal conditions.
• Order, interpret labs; provide daily rounds and care plans.
• Document progress notes, write orders, and coordinate care.
• Educate students, residents, and fellows; participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

EMR data entry

Education

Master's or DNP in Nursing

NP board certification

Texas NP license

DEA license

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Maternal Fetal Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Job Posting Title: Maternal 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

To provide clinical assessment, examination, and treatment of pregnant women with fetal disorders.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history and perform assessment via observation, interview, and examination.
• Provide quality care and conduct diagnostic testing in accordance with evidence-based clinical guidelines.
• Participate in ongoing quality assurance audits and provide real-time feedback to improve patient care.
• Perform all admission history & physicals.
• Conduct daily hospital rounds, document progress notes, write orders, and assist with implementation of therapeutic fetal surgery plans.
• Order and interpret laboratory studies.
• Discharge planning including documentation, writing prescriptions, explaining discharge/post-operativeinstructions, and patient education.
• Willingness to acquire limited ultrasound skills such as the assessment of fetal viability, fetal presentation, biophysical profiles and ultrasound guidance for invasive procedures.
• Chart review and data collection for the neonatal follow-up for clinical database.
• Multi-disciplinary conference presentation preparation.
• Work collaboratively with a team of physicians, associate providers, and other stakeholders to provide comprehensive clinical care.
• Ensure continuous flow of communication with leadership of clinic to enhance quality of healthcare services to patients.
• Provide patient navigation to provide seamless care coordination between inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Participate in the education of medical students, OB/GYN residents, and Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellows.
• Support and participate in research initiatives within the Center.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required 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 through an approved certifying organization (e.g., AANP or ANCC).
• Current (Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license.
• Requires strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to utilize software for data entry, information retrieval as well as outpatient and inpatient electronic medical records.
• Aptitude to work in a multi-physician practice in a complex environment; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff, and patients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in women's health, OBGYN or family medicine preferred.

Salary Range

$110,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Clinical care in both an outpatient clinic setting as well as hospital-based practice.
• May work around biohazards.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Use of manual dexterity.
• Continuous: standing, walking, and talking. Frequent: bending, pushing, pulling, and extending of arms.

Required Materials

Resume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorLetter of interest

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 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.