Nurse Practitioner

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Wellness Programs

Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) is seeking an RN/NP to provide primary care as part of a clinical team in an ambulatory setting. You will educate patients, perform comprehensive exams, and participate in teaching programs for students and residents, under supervision of physicians and a Medical Director.

The role involves patient evaluation, test administration/interpretation, and developing patient management plans. Some outreach and after-hours activities may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program.
• Current RN license in the State of Texas or eligibility to transfer.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner from an approved program recognized by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Recognition by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners as an Advanced Practitioner.
• Preferred: Master’s degree or higher as Nurse Practitioner.
• Preferred: Current State of Texas license.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary care as part of a health care team in an ambulatory setting.
• Educates patients and conducts physical assessments.
• Participates in teaching programs for students and resident learners.
• Examinations, patient histories, and ordering/ interpreting tests in collaboration with physicians.
• Maintains patient management plans and continuity of care.
• Responds to patient calls and assists with medication management and follow-ups.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

RN program graduate

Job description

Position Description

Provides primary care as part of a health care team in an ambulatory setting in a particular discipline. Provides patient education and counseling as well as physical assessment. May participate in teaching programs for students and other student residents. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions and requires a high degree of contact with patients, families, and other clinic personnel and outside professionals. Some positions in the classification require travel to outreach clinics and home visits, and participation in educational efforts and special programs that occur outside of normal working hours.

Major/Essential Functions

• Provides patient services under direct supervision and responsibility of Physician and/or Medical Director.
• Involvement in patient evaluations, both follow up and new patient clinic visits.
• Elicits detailed patient histories.
• Screens New Patient intake packets for needed information.
• Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests and interprets test results for deviations from normal in collaboration with Physician.
• Performs therapeutic procedures and post follow up care such as injections, immunizations, wound care, staple removal and chemotherapy orders.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
• Answers patient phones calls, provide symptom management during operating hours.
• Assists with routine medication refills, new Rx in consultation with Attending physician.
• Provides notification of test results to patients.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed regimens.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program; current RN license in the State of Texas or have the ability to transfer your license to Texas. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the appropriate nursing specialty from an approved certification program as recognized by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners. Recognition by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners as an Advance Practitioner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher as Nurse Practitioner.
• Current State of Texas license.

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.