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Nurse Practitioner - Texas City Urgent Care at The University of Texas Medical Branch

Posted in Other 30+ days ago.

Location: texas city, Texas





Job Description:

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:The nurse practitioner functions as an advanced practitioner providing primary health care for a caseload of patients in the area of clinical specialization.

Specific Job Related 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


Qualifications

Min Qualifications

Master's degree with NP certification. Current license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas.

5 years experience required. Preferred experience in geriatrics.

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 VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.


Primary Location

: United States-Texas-Texas City

Work Locations

: 1395 - Clinic Netwrk Operation Suite 128 9300 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway Texas City 77591

Job

: Nursing & Care Management

Organization

: Academic BusGrpFull-Time

Shift

: Day Job

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Level

: Manager

Job Posting

: Oct 12, 2021, 9:57:11 PM
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