Recurrent Staff Employee-Nurse Practitioner

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) in Texas offers an appointment-based nursing role. The incumbent provides primary care as part of a health care team in ambulatory settings, performs patient education, counseling, and physical assessments, and may participate in teaching programs for students and residents.

Responsibilities include meeting the needs of patients, families, and clinic staff, with some positions requiring travel to outreach clinics, home visits, and duties

Qualifications

• Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program; current RN license in the State of Texas or 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 in clinic settings and may involve travel to outreach clinics and home visits, and educational programs outside normal hours.

Job description

Position Description

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

Major / Essential Functions

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.

Occasional Duties

Other tasks/duties assigned as needed for patient care or to meet the obligations/goals/mission of the Garrison Institute on Aging.

Required Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Geriatric patient care experience
• Prior experience in a pallative and/or hospice care setting.
• Prior experience working with patients experiencing mental health challenges, such as depression, anxiety, etc.

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the‑art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

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.