Nurse Practitioner - Med Intensive Care Unit Galveston

Galveston, Texas, United States

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UTMB Health

Requisition # 2402577

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• 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:

• 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)

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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 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

SALARY RANGE:

Salary commensurate with experience

WORK SCHEDULE:

General

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.

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