Nurse Practitioner
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Job Title
Nurse PractitionerAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
College Of NursingProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Bryan TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Glimpse of the Job
Are you a skilled and compassionate Nurse Practitioner looking for an impactful role Join the Texas A&M College of Nursing team and deliver exceptional patient care in a mobile school-based clinic setting to rural areas of the Brazos Valley of Texas! In this role you will work collaboratively with an interprofessional team travelling to mobile clinic sites to deliver primary care to students faculty staff families and community residents. If youre ready to bring your expertise to a supportive and dynamic environment apply now and be part of a team dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare to our community!
As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education innovative research and team-based health care delivery.
Opportunities to Contribute
Clinical Care:Performs history psychosocial and physical examinations diagnosis of acute chronic and urgent/episodic primary care conditions formulates therapeutic plans of care ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic imaging electrocardiographic exams medication management and provides education to patients and their families. Order therapeutic modalities such as medications treatments diagnostic tests etc. Performs primary care procedures Provide primary health care maintenance of the population served including immunizations and recommended health screenings. Counsel and instruct patients and significant others as appropriate on medications disease procedures and preventive healthcare. Assess stabilize and determine disposition of patients with emergent conditions consistent with policy regarding emergency and consultative call services. Document clinical encounters clearly precisely and in a timely manner.
Care Coordination:Coordinates the care of patients to provide safe effective efficient and timely patient-centered care. Liaises between clinical staff and consult services. Consults with physicians and other members of the healthcare team regarding the care of patients as appropriate. Promotes costs savings and optimal patient experience in primary care Participates in rapid cycle continuous process improvement Participates in data reporting.
Education & Leadership:Serves as a clinical resource for staff through consultation formal and informal education review of literature and participation in seminars conferences and simulation. Applies models and teaches evidence-based treatment and care in clinical setting. Precepts advance practice and pre-licensure nursing students each semester. Participates in scholarly projects as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Master of Science degree in nursing or higher with national board certification as a family nurse practitioner or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience: One year directly related experience serving as a family nurse practitioner.
Licenses/Certifications: Requires an active license as a Registered Nurse and as an Advance Practice Registered Nurse Family Nurse Practitioner in the state of Texas with prescriptive authority and national board certification as a family nurse practitioner. Texas Drivers license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:Experience with electronic health record. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
A well-qualified candidate will also possess
Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice preferred.
At least five years of clinical nursing experience.
Experience with computer systems required including web-based applications and electronic health records some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint or Access. Experience in health professions education is preferred.
American Heart Association - Basic Life Support Certificate.
What you need to know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected hires education and experience.
Other: This position may be required to drive a University vehicle to various clinic sites.
Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
What you need to do
Apply! Submit a resume/cv and cover letter. These documents will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.
Why Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect Excellence Leadership Loyalty Integrity and Selfless Service.
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions Core Values and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university such as sporting and cultural events state-of-the-art recreation facilities the Bush Library and Museum and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
Medical prescription drug dental vision life and AD&D flexible spending accounts and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month
Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining webinars and limited financial support to attend conferences workshops and more
Educational release time and tuition assistancefor completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
