Nurse Practitioner

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston Health Services seeks a Nurse Practitioner to coordinate patient care for students. The NP will assess, diagnose, prescribe medications, order labs and referrals under physician supervision, and promote cost-effective, patient-centered care in a university clinic.

This full-time role emphasizes primary care, education, and participation in quality improvement activities to enhance student health outcomes and clinic efficiency.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing or PA studies.
• Active RN or PA license with Texas authority.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.
• Experience in school/college or outpatient setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for students and perform H&P examinations.
• Prescribe medications, order labs and referrals as needed.
• Collaborate with physician on complex cases and documentation.
• Educate patients about health, risks and treatment plans.
• Participate in quality management and clinic operations.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Clinical documentation

Communication skills

Patient education

Problem solving

Education

MSN or PA degree

Active Texas license

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Microsoft Office

PeopleSoft

Job description

Department:Health ServicesSalary:Commensurate with education and experience.

Description

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will coordinate the care of patients in order to provide safe, effective, efficient and timely patient-centered care. The NP will assess, diagnose, prescribe medications, order lab work and/or other studies and referrals under the supervision of the university physician provider. Promote cost savings and optimal patient experience in primary care. Assist in administration duties in day-to-day clinic operations.

Duties:

• Perform history and physical examinations, diagnosis of primary care conditions, orders laboratory, and diagnostic tests, and prescribes medication.
• Consult with physician regarding the care of patients with complex diagnosis.
• Use clinical techniques and diagnosis tools to interpret laboratory and other test results to aid in clinical decision making.
• Competence in use of electronic medical records and information systems in providing effective documentation of patient care.
• Refer to appropriate outside clinical consultants/specialists as necessary and follow-up on the referrals.
• Educate and counsel patients regarding care, medications, laboratory results, and/or risks and benefits related to their health.
• Keep current with developments in the medical field pertinent to the NP scope of practice and college health.
• Participate in quality management and quality improvement activities based on assessment and data of patient care.
• Participate in educational and informational programs as requested and/or needed and perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

1. Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Physician Assistant Studies or an equivalent master's degree.
2. Five years of experience as a clinician in a school/college, medical outpatient setting, community health, acute/urgent, or emergency care setting.
3. An active license as a Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant with current NCCPA certification and prescriptive authority in the state of Texas.
4. American Heart Association - Basic Life Support Certificate.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience in a University/Higher Education Clinic.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledgeable in nursing assessment of acute and chronic health issues.
• Knowledgeable in Health Services policies, procedures and standing MD orders approved for delivery of patient care.
• Knowledgeable in documentation of S.O.A.P. (Subjective, Objective, Assessment and Plan of Care) charting.
• Phlebotomy lab technician knowledge.
• Skilled in Patient Electronic Medical Record Management System.
• Skilled in Microsoft and PeopleSoft software.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respond in a timely manner to health needs of students.
• Ability to self-direct to follow through resolving patient health needs.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.