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

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bilingual Spanish-speaking skills are highly desirable.

Job Summary:

Provides advanced practice health care services as well as documentation of services, collaborates with colleagues and the clinical director, supervises assigned support staff, participates in quality assurance activities, and demonstrates a commitment to quality health care.

Job Duties:

St. Vincent's Hope Clinic is a free clinic providing compassionate, high-quality care to uninsured and under-resourced individuals. We are seeking a mission-driven Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about providing high-quality, holistic care in a community-based setting. In this role, the candidate will provide advanced practice health care services, documentation of services, supervise assigned support staff, participate in quality assurance activities, and demonstrate a commitment to quality health care delivery.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in an interprofessional learning environment, contribute to the education of future health care providers, and innovate within a community-based model of care. If you are a compassionate team player who wants to combine hands-on clinical practice with teaching, advocacy, and meaningful impact, we invite you to join us in advancing hope and health for those who need it most.

• Works independently to the 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 the relevant health concerns of the patient
• Diagnose 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 physicians 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 the clinic, 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:

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

***This position is grant-funded and dependent upon continued available funds.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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