Nurse Practitioner at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas

Job Description:

Extended Job Title

Nurse Practitioner

Org Level 1

Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Org Level 7

513001 - Pedi Administration Lbk Genl

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

39347BR

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Pay Grade Maximum

Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills.

Major/Essential Functions

• Provides patient services under the supervision and responsibility of a Doctor of Medicine or osteopathy.


• Develops plans of care with supervising physician, as appropriate, and implements plans in the course of treating patients.


• Obtains patient health histories; conducts physical examinations, assesses patient complaints, and
  administers appropriate treatment.


• Determines need for specialized medical testing for diagnosis or
  treatment; Orders tests appropriately.


• Instructs and counsels patients and families regarding the plan of care, problems, and other health care issues.


• Practices independently managing previously diagnosed and undiagnosed patients.


• Provides the full spectrum of health care services including health prevention, disease prevention, health protection, anticipatory guidance and counseling, and disease management, palliative care.


• Use advanced health assessment skills to differentiate between rounds and variations of normal and abnormal findings.


• Orders and interprets labs, and diagnostic tests, such as X-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory test results for deviations from normal.


• Prescribes medication within the scope of practice.


• Manages the health/illness status of patients and families over time.


• Elicits detailed patient histories.


• Examines patient, performs a comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.


• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in the provision of continuity of care.


• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.


• May render emergency medical service without supervision, pending the arrival of a responsible physician, in cases where immediate diagnosis and treatment are necessary to avoid disability or death.

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills.

Pay Basis

Monthly

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

• Pediatric and/or Endocrinology experience.

Campus

HSC - Lubbock

Department

Pedi Administration Lbk Genl

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Job Type

Full 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.

Job Group

Health Care Professional

Occasional Duties

Other duties as assigned
by your supervisor.

Shift

Day

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

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