Job Posting Title:

Advance Practice Nurse (APRN), School of Nursing Wellness Center

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Hiring Department:

School of Nursing

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

The UT School of Nursing Wellness Center is seeking an Advance Practice Nurse to be part of the Family Wellness Center. This individual will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to serve the health needs of the regional population. This is a full-time position of 40 hours/week. Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide primary healthcare services in a clinical setting under the supervision and direction of a delegating physician. Responsible for the performance of tasks of a standardized nature, which are complex and require considerable experience or specialized training, but which do not constitute the practice of medicine. Obtains complete medical and psychiatric historical data from patients.

Performs physical examinations, using techniques of observation, auscultation, palpation and percussion or performs psychiatric evaluations, using advanced training in diagnosing and management of medical issues Discriminates in examinations between the normal variations and abnormal deviations. Considers examination findings and diagnostic test results in formulating and implementing a plan of care. Performs related duties as required.

May develop standards of care, patient education materials, and assist in the supervision of nursing and ancillary staff.

Other related functions as assigned.

Required QualificationsFour years of primary health care experience as a nurse practitioner. Unrestricted and in good standing Advance Practice Nurse (APRN) licensure with the Texas Board of Nursing with a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification. Master’s degree in nursing.Proficient in English and Spanish.Ability to work efficiently and flexibly in a fast-paced environment.Well-developed knowledge of managed care principles and customer service best practices.Demonstrate ability to communicate successfully with patients and family member coupled with sound interpersonal, excellent oral and communication skills.Maintain a professional appearance, demeanor, and team-oriented behavior; have mutual respect for management and team members; partner with team members to create an exceptional experience for each and every patient. Be punctual, dependable, goal oriented, and able to receive constructive coaching.
 

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

More than four years of experience as a nurse practitioner. Proficient in English and Spanish. Experience with rural health or indigent care preferable.

Salary Range

$93,600 - $104,000.00 negotiable depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

May work around standard office conditions. May work around biohazards. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Use of manual dexterity. Lifting and moving.

Required MaterialsResume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorLetter of interest

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.