Nurse Practitioner

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

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center seeks a per diem nurse practitioner/registered nurse for ambulatory primary care. You will join a health care team, provide patient education, counseling, and conduct physical assessments in a clinic setting.

The role may involve teaching students and residents, outreach clinics, and occasional home visits or after-hours work as needed.

Qualifications

• Clinical duties include education and counseling of patients.
• Performs comprehensive physical assessments in ambulatory care.
• Outpatient team-based care with ongoing teaching activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care as part of a health care team in ambulatory settings.
• Offer patient education and counseling and perform physical assessments.
• May participate in teaching programs for students and residents.
• Work with clinic staff and outside professionals under typical clinic conditions.
• Some positions may involve outreach clinics, home visits, or after-hours activities.

Skills

Patient education

Counseling

Physical assessment

Education

Nursing program graduate

Texas RN license

Nurse Practitioner certification

Job description

A job involving an appointment for infrequent temporary work where the employee is called in as needed.

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.

Qualifications

Due to the broad nature of work found in this job, minimum qualifications for a particular job will be determined by the hiring manager. The qualifications will be commensurate with level and nature of work to be performed.

• 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.

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.