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Nurse Practitioner, Neurosurgery

UTMB Health • Galveston, TX • 13h ago

Galveston, Texas, United States

New

Nursing & Care Management

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2603079

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in nursing or higher with appropriate nurse practitioner certification for patient care in the area of clinical specialization

Current Texas Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure.

No experience required.

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. Performs related duties as required. Preferred Qualifications:

One year experience in field commensurate with position

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience

EQUIPMENT: Standard office equipment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/LOCATION OF POSITION: 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.

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