Nurse Practitioner - AE General Pediatrics & Urgent Care (Casual Appointment) **Galveston, Texas, United States** **New** Patient Care UTMB Health Requisition # 2406177 **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._ **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. + Supervision and teaching of students as needed. **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. Compensation