Nurse Practitioner, Family Medicine

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Dickinson (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Dickinson, TX seeks a qualified Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced practice health care services, document care, and collaborate with colleagues and the clinical director. The role includes supervising support staff and participating in quality assurance activities.

Minimum qualifications include completion of a graduate NP program accredited by ACEN or CCNE, and current Texas RN and APRN licensure with ANCC/AANP certification.

Qualifications

• Completion of a graduate level nurse practitioner program accredited by ACEN or CCNE.
• ANCC or AANP certification.
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON).
• Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in a TBON-sanctioned specialty.

Responsibilities

• Works independently to full scope of practice under Texas Nurse Practice Act with collaborating physician access.
• Performs comprehensive history and physical examinations for diverse populations.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests as appropriate to patient concerns.
• Diagnoses acute, chronic, and episodic illnesses and develops care plans.
• Implements evidence-based treatment plans including medications and non-pharmacological approaches.
• Educates patients about health diagnoses and preventive care tailored to their socioeconomic context.
• Monitors and adjusts care plans to ensure cost-effectiveness and outcomes, seeking feedback from patients and team.
• Facilitates transitions of care across services for seamless communication among teams.
• Documents care plans and patient encounters timely for continuity of care.
• Complies with licensure requirements, quality initiatives, and safety training.
• Contributes to population and individual health through prevention and chronic disease management.
• Performs related duties such as data collection, staff training, and compliance activities as needed.

Education

Graduate NP program ACEN/CCNE

ANCC or AANP certification

Licensed RN TBON

Licensed APRN TBON

Job description

Job Summary

Provides advanced practice health care services as well as documentation of services, collaborates with colleagues and clinical director, supervises assigned support staff, participates in quality assurance activities, and demonstrates a commitment to quality health care.

Education & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a graduate level (or higher) nurse practitioner program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• No experience required

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON)
• Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in a nurse practitioner clinical area of specialization by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON)

Current RN’s who have not yet completed their nurse practitioner program or recent graduates who have not yet obtained their ANCC/AANP certification or APRN nurse practitioner license are eligible to apply for this position. However, official employment is contingent upon the successful completion of an accredited nurse practitioner program, ANCC/AANP certification and APRN nurse practitioner licensure.

Job Duties

• Works independently to full scope of practice in compliance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act with acknowledgement of off-site collaborating physician availability for consultation and collaboration
• Performs individualized history and physical examinations for diverse populations inclusive of social determinants of health
• Orders and interprets diagnostic testing in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient
• Diagnoses acute, episodic, and chronic diseases
• Develops a comprehensive plan of care that encompasses evidence-based practice guidelines, practice protocols, Medicare, Medicaid, and other state and federal regulations.
• Prescribes appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments
• Provides appropriate education for current health diagnoses as well as anticipatory guidance for health promotion and disease prevention applicable to the individual’s health and socioeconomic status
• Monitors plan of care for cost-effectiveness and the achievement of expected improvements, while openly seeking feedback from patients, significant others, colleagues, allied health, appropriate referrals, and collaborating physician to enhance quality outcomes
• Facilitates patient transition within and between health care services to ensure accurate communication among the health care team
• Documents in a timely manner to ensure all services are accurately accounted for and available for review by the interdisciplinary team
• Adheres to internal controls established for department, all requirements for continued licensure, periodic evaluations, and actively seeks input for identifying actions to improve performance and practice outcomes.
• Supports population and individual health through the prevention, health promotion and chronic disease management.
• Performs related duties as required, including, but not limited to, data collection, staff meetings, preceptor student training, and university-wide compliance/safety training

Salary Range

Commensurate with experience

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Standard hospital, clinical, laboratory and/or office environments. May be exposed to such occupational hazards such as communicable diseases, harmful chemicals, and/or disoriented or combative patients. Describe travel requirements and other physical demands of job.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Dickinson

Work Locations

1406 - Dickinson Family Med

Job

Nursing & Care ManagementRegular

Employee Status

Supervisor

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Nov 2, 2026, 3:35:26 PM