Nurse Practitioner PRN

Texas Christian University; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas Christian University seeks a Nurse Practitioner - PRN to provide health care services to the college student population under physician supervision at the Brown Lupton Health Center. The role involves autonomous patient management decisions and evidence-based treatment planning, with ongoing peer review by a staff physician.

Responsibilities include triaging and treating common primary care conditions, counseling on treatment plans and follow-up, and documenting care in medical records.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing (MSN) with advanced practice preparation (FNP or ANP).
• Experience as a Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care in a primary care setting.
• Counsels patients on treatment plans, medications, and follow-up needs.
• Maintains accurate medical records and confidentiality.
• Keeps current with professional development and certifications.
• Collaborates with health center staff and physicians to manage patient care.

Job description

Job Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner - PRN provides health care services andprimary health care to the college student population under thedirection of a physician by providing aspects of medical managementwithin the standards of the profession. Works collaboratively withother health care professionals to promote health and preventand/or manage illnesses. Makes independent patient managementdecisions based on each individual case presented and prescribes anevidence based course of treatment. Receives on-going peer reviewby a staff physician.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

1. 1. Provides direct patient care by managing common health careproblems encountered in a primary care clinic and in consultationwith physician as needed.
2. 2. Promotes knowledge of health and wellness by counseling patientson treatment plan, use of medications, and the necessity forfollow-up visits; serving on University committees as a resourceand participating in health promotion.
3. 3. Provides accurate documentation in accordance with Brown LuptonHealth Center's medical record and information managementprocedures.
4. 4. Maintains staff confidence and protects operations by keepinginformation confidential.
5. 5. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attendingeducational workshops; reviewing professional publications;establishing personal networks; maintaining nationalcertification.
6. 6. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results asrequired.
7. 7. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Master's degree in nursing (MSN, MS) with formal preparation inthe advanced practice role (FNP or ANP).
• Experience as a Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner.
• Must meet established criteria for primary care privileges andappointment to the medical staff of the TCU Brown Lupton HealthCenter.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• 2 years' experience as a Family or Adult NursePractitioner.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• Current Basic Life Support Certification.
• National certification as an Adult or Family Nurse Practitionerand recognition as an advanced practice nurse by the Texas Board ofNursing.
• Current prescriptive authority from the BON.

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:

• None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge to assess patients.
• Knowledge to safeguard patient privacy.
• Knowledge to act as a patient advocate.
• Knowledge of customer service techniques.
• Skill to screen and triage clinic patients.
• Skill to implement patient care.
• Ability to provide prompt and effectual emergency care.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and charts.
• Ability to assist the Health Care team in providing care of thecollege age patient.
• Ability to function as a healthcare team member.
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing.

TCU Core Competencies:

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the HumanResources website and in the staff performance managementsystem.

Physical Requirements (With or WithoutAccommodations):

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, formsand other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and generalcommunication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responsesvia telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-faceinteractions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, prolonged standing andreaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching,walking, kneeling and sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment over 50 pounds onoccasion with assistance.

Work Environment:

• Work is indoors and is subject to schedule changes and/orvariable work hours.
• This role is an on campus, in-person position.
• May involve exposure to environmental temperature changes,hazardous/noxious fumes, air/blood borne pathogens, and/or othercontagious diseases.
• Wearing of uniform or a specific style/type of clothing andjewelry/accessories limitations or restriction may berequired.
• The noise level in this work environment is usuallymoderate.

Employment Values Statement:

Texas Christian University values Integrity, Engagement, Community,and Excellence in the workplace. TCU treats applicants andemployees with fairness and respect. TCU hires and promotesindividuals based on their qualifications and their commitment tomaking a positive impact on our student-centered community. TCU isan equal opportunity employer and follows all applicable employmentlaws. TCU fairly considers all qualified individuals, ensuring weare a workplace free from unlawful discrimination andharassment.