Nurse Practitioner, Family Medicine

University-of-Texas-Medical-Branc; Dickinson (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Dickinson, TX seeks an advanced practice nurse practitioner to provide full-scope care in a hospital/clinic setting. The role includes independent practice with physician collaboration, performing comprehensive histories and exams, ordering tests, diagnosing diseases, and managing treatment plans.

You will educate patients, monitor outcomes, and ensure timely documentation for the team. Certification by ANCC/AANP and TBON APRN licensure are required, with ACEN/CCNE NP program

Qualifications

• Completion of a graduate level nurse practitioner program accredited by ACEN or CCNE.
• Certification by ANCC or AANP is required.
• Licensed RN by the Texas Board of Nursing is required.
• Licensed APRN in a TBON-recognized specialty is required.
• Current RNs eligible to apply after NP program completion and licensure.

Responsibilities

• Works independently to full scope of practice under physician collaboration.
• Performs history and physical examinations for diverse populations.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic testing as needed.
• Diagnoses acute, episodic, and chronic diseases and plans care.
• Prescribes treatments and provides patient education.
• Monitors care plans and ensures quality outcomes.
• Documents timely for interdisciplinary review and compliance.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Independent practice

Communication

Education

Graduate level NP program accredited by ACEN/CCNE

ANCC/AANP certification

Job description

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.

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.