Nurse Practitioner, CBC Bay Colony-Providers
UTMB Health
Nurse Practitioner, CBC Bay Colony-Providers
**League City, Texas, United States**
Patient Care
UTMB Health
Requisition # 2506742
**Minimum Qualifications:**
+ Master's degree in nursing or higher with appropriate nurse practitioner certification for patient care in the are of clinical specialization.
+ Current Texas Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure. No experience required.
**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.
**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 no limited to, data collections, staff meetings, preceptor student training, and university -wide compliance/safety training.
+ Performs related duties as required.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
One Year experience in field commensurate with position.
**Salary Range:**
Commensurate with experience.
**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._
**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.
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