Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree with NP certification. Current license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas. No experience required.

Job Description:

The nurse practitioner functions as an advanced practitioner providing primary health care for a caseload of patients in the area of clinical specialization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of Experience as a Nocturnist Nurse Practitioner
• Obstetrics & Gynecology Experience
• Labor & Delivery Experience

Specific Job Related 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

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience

Equal Employment Opportunity

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