Nurse Practitioner (19.99 Hours a Week or Less, Non-Benefit Bearing) - Ob/Gyn General Outreach

Advanced Practice Registered NurseMinimum 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 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.Preferred Qualification:One year experience in field commensurate with position.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 collaborationPerforms individualized history and physical examinations for diverse populations inclusive of social determinants of healthOrders and interprets diagnostic testing in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patientDiagnoses acute, episodic, and chronic diseasesDevelops 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 treatmentsProvides 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 statusMonitors 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 outcomesFacilitates patient transition within and between health care services to ensure accurate communication among the health care teamDocuments in a timely manner to ensure all services are accurately accounted for and available for review by the interdisciplinary teamAdheres 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 trainingPerforms related duties as required.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.Salary Range:Actual salary commensurate with experience.Equal Employment OpportunityUTMB 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