38270BR

Extended Job Title:

Nurse Practitioner

Org Level 1:

Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso

Position Description:

Provides primary care as part of a health care team in an ambulatory setting in a particular discipline. Provides patient education and counseling as well as physical assessment. May participate in teaching programs for students and other student residents. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions and requires a high degree of contact with patients, families, and other clinic personnel and outside professionals. Some positions in the classification require travel to outreach clinics and home visits, and participation in educational efforts and special programs that occur outside of normal working hours.

Requisition ID:

38270BR

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions:

• Provides quality patient care in relation to the patient's prescribed diagnosis, treatment, age group, development and other identified needs.

• See patients in the clinics assigned and report findings and test results to attending physician; including.

• Documents in EMR for billing and coding and ensures billing compliance Assesses health status by performing the medical history, physical examination and psychosocial assessment.

• Reviews the finding of the history and physical, pertinent laboratory data, radiographic data, plan for further diagnosis and therapeutic management as outlined in collaboration with the attending physician.

• Provides health education to the patient and his/her family.

• Contributes to research efforts of department/section by: (1) identifying clinical problems amenable to research methods, and (2) collaborating in research projects.

• Applies pertinent research to clinical practice.

• Orders and interprets diagnostic and anatomical tests.

• Ensures compliance with HIPAA and billing regulations.

• Adhere to all TTUHSCEP policies, procedures and processes. Personally demonstrate, display, and act in accordance with TTUHSCEP’s values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork).

• Actively promote and encourage staff across the institution.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Adheres to institutional and departmental policies and procedures.

Grant Funded?:

No

Minimum Hire Rate:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected

Pay Basis:

Hourly

Work Location:

El Paso

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduation from a Physician Assistant's training program approved by the Council on Allied Health Education Accreditation of the American Medical Association.

• License/Certification: * Current Physician Assistant license in the State of Texas or ability to transfer license to Texas.

• Certification as a Physician Assistant as evidenced by passing the examinations given by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish

• Familiar with EMR; One year full scope of practice experience

Campus:

HSC - El Paso

Department:

Psychiatry Dept Elp Genl

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter, Professional License or Certification, Resume / CV, Transcript

Job Type:

Part Time

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website (https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan/) .

Job Group:

Health Care Professional

Shift:

Other

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications:

Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program; current RN license in the State of Texas or have the ability to transfer your license to Texas. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the appropriate nursing specialty from an approved certification program as recognized by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners. Recognition by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners as an Advance Practitioner.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

Navy Enlisted Classification Code:

290X

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code:

66P, 66R

Air Force Specialty Code:

46YX

Jeanne Clery Act:

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website (https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx) .