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Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in nursing or higher with appropriate nurse practitioner certification for patient care in the area of clinical specialization. Current Texas Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure. No experience required.
Job Summary:
The nurse practitioner functions as an advanced practitioner providing primary health care for a caseload of patients in the area of clinical specialization. Provides advanced practice health care services as well as documentation of services, collaborates with colleagues and clinical director, supervises assigned support staff, participates in quality assurance activities, and demonstrates a commitment to quality health care.
Preferred Qualifications:
One year of Level III/IV NICU experience. Master’s degree in Neonatal Nursing with board certification preferred, but not required.
Job 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 the relevant health concerns of the patient.
- Develop 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 physicians 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:
Actual salary commensurate with experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Standard shift:
Work setting:
License/Certification:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Galveston, TX 77555 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Galveston, TX 77555: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person