Advanced Practice Provider - OB/GYN WHCG (In-patient), Labor and Delivery Angleton Danbury Campus

Advanced Practice Provider - OB/GYN WHCG (In-patient), Labor and Delivery - Angleton Danbury Campus

• Angleton, Texas, United States
• Hot•Nursing & Care Management UTMB Health Requisition # 2602462 •

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree with NP certification. Current license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas. No experience required.

• Job Description:

• The nurse practitioner functions as an advanced practitioner providing primary health care for a caseload of patients in the area of clinical specialization.

• Preferred Qualifications:

• + 1-2 years of Experience as a Nocturnist Nurse Practitioner + Obstetrics & Gynecology Experience + Labor & Delivery Experience

• Specific Job Related 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 relevant health concerns of the patient + Diagnoses acute, episodic, and chronic diseases + Develops 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 physician 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:

• Commensurate with experience
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