Nurse Practitioner - OBGYN
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Location: Lubbock, TX 79424
Description:
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.
Major/Essential Functions
Provides obstetrical care to low and high-risk patients.
Completes physical examinations, routine prenatal examinations and teaching, evaluation of disease processes, and referral to specialists as needed.
Prescribes and/or issues medications and supplements as appropriate by protocol and certification
Provides routine well woman and low risk gynecological care, evaluation of disease processes, and referral to specialists as needed.
Prescribes and/or issues medications and supplements as appropriate by protocol and certification
Records and reviews patient record via electronic system.
Completes charge sheet entries accurately and timely to facilitate charge reimbursement.
Abides by billing and coding directives as provided by management.
Provides education and counsel appropriate to the medical needs of the patient.
Maintains current licensure and continuing medical education credits as required by Texas State Law.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
Master of Science degree in Nursing or Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies
National Nurse Practitioner Certification in Women's Health, Adult or Family and / or Certified Midwifery or Physician Assistant certification or ability to obtain prior to employment
Current DEA or ability to obtain
1+ year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in an OB/GYN or Women's Health clinic setting
Current NPI and / or PTAN number or ability to obtain
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 on the Human Resources webpage.
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.
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx.
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.
Major/Essential Functions
Provides obstetrical care to low and high-risk patients.
Completes physical examinations, routine prenatal examinations and teaching, evaluation of disease processes, and referral to specialists as needed.
Prescribes and/or issues medications and supplements as appropriate by protocol and certification
Provides routine well woman and low risk gynecological care, evaluation of disease processes, and referral to specialists as needed.
Prescribes and/or issues medications and supplements as appropriate by protocol and certification
Records and reviews patient record via electronic system.
Completes charge sheet entries accurately and timely to facilitate charge reimbursement.
Abides by billing and coding directives as provided by management.
Provides education and counsel appropriate to the medical needs of the patient.
Maintains current licensure and continuing medical education credits as required by Texas State Law.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
Master of Science degree in Nursing or Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies
National Nurse Practitioner Certification in Women's Health, Adult or Family and / or Certified Midwifery or Physician Assistant certification or ability to obtain prior to employment
Current DEA or ability to obtain
1+ year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in an OB/GYN or Women's Health clinic setting
Current NPI and / or PTAN number or ability to obtain
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 on the Human Resources webpage.
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.
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx.