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

39481BR

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Pay Grade Maximum

Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills.

Major/Essential Functions

•  Rotating call schedule with other division members.


• Provides Neurological Care as part of a health care team in the ambulatory and Hospital settings. To include patient assessment, patient education, and counseling.


• Provides specialty care in an outpatient clinic setting.


• Evaluates the medical health of the patient and provides health maintenance and anticipatory guidance.


• Distinguishes between normal and abnormal findings by history, physical screening, behavioral assessments, and when appropriate in collaboration with the designated physician, implements an appropriate management plan.


• Maintain records, write orders, and progress notes inpatient charts as to status, treatments and procedures in an accurate and timely manner.


• Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic procedures in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient.

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills.

Pay Basis

Monthly

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Pediatrics, with special attention given to Pediatric Neurology.

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.

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

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