Nurse Practitioner
Job Location:
Prairie View, TX - USA
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Job Summary
Job Title
Nurse PractitionerAgency
Prairie View A&M UniversityDepartment
Health ServicesProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Prairie View TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Important Immigration information:
A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19 2025 imposes a $100000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21 2025.Please be advised that TexasA&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.
In addition on January 27 2026 Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission.Accordingly if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visastatusthis moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.
Under general direction the Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides comprehensive primary healthcare services to the university community including performing womens health services. Responsibilities include conducting patient evaluations diagnosing and treating illnesses and injuries prescribing medications within the scope of licensure and under the direction of a physician and promoting patient health through education and preventive care.
The salary isdeterminedin accordance withthe Universitys compensation structure and will becommensuratewith the candidates education and experience within the assigned salary range for this position.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care including assessments evaluations counseling treatment and follow-up care.
- Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses and injuries.
- Prescribe medications within the scope of Nurse Practitioner licensure and under the direction of a physician.
- Document patient assessments diagnoses treatment plans and follow-up care in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
- Maintain and monitor patient health records.
- Assess healthcare needs and provide patient education on disease prevention treatment plans and wellness.
- Interpret laboratory and diagnostic imaging results including X-rays to support clinical decision-making.
- Collaborate with physicians nurses and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Participate on departmental and university committees deliver presentations and contribute to staff development and professional education initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
- Masters degree in nursing from an accredited program or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- One (1) year of related clinical experience.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
- Knowledge of standard nursing procedures clinical practices and techniques.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to use and manage an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
Registrations Certifications and Licenses:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the State of Texas licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Texas FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner) and CPR certified.
Job Posting Close Date:
08/04/2026
Required Attachments:
Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachment box labeled as either Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter attachment box. Anyadditionalattachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicantsare required toapply via our Career Site on or before the closing dateindicatedon the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as IndeedHigherEdJobs etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position viathePVAMUCareersite.
The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing dateindicatedto ensure full consideration for the applicationsubmitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing dateindicatedabove at or should you needassistancewith the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Academic Programs Prairie View A&M University is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state of Texas. Empowered by a shared sense of history and experience, we have built an unparalleled reputation for empowering scholars to carry our rich legacy of distinct ... View more
