Family Nurse Practitioner

Company: Texas A&m University Health Science Center
Location: Bryan
Posted on: May 3, 2024

Job Description:

Job TitleFamily Nurse PractitionerAgencyTexas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartmentSchool Of NursingProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationBryan, TexasJob TypeStaffJob DescriptionOur CommitmentTexas 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.Who we areAs one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five schools and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.What we wantThe Texas A&M School of Nursing is looking for a Family Nurse Practitioner to serve as a member of the School of Nursing team. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.What you need to knowCompensation will be commensurate to the selected hires experience.This position is funded from grant and/or contract funding which is renewed under the provisions of the grantor of the contract. This position, therefore, is contingent upon continuation of funding of these grants and/or contracts and satisfactory job performance.Required Education:Master of Science degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience.Required Experience:One year directly related experience serving as a family nurse practitioner.Required Licenses and 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.Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Ability to use electronic health records.Preferred Qualifications:At least five years of clinical nursing experience is required. American Heart Association - Basic Life Support Certificate.Experience with computer systems, 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.Responsibilities: The Family Nurse Practitioner in the School of Nursing delivers primary care in a mobile school-based clinic setting to students, faculty, staff, families, and community residents in rural areas around the Brazos Valley of Texas. Provides primary care working collaboratively with an interprofessional team. Travels to the mobile clinic sites.FNP Practice and Clinical PreceptorPerforms 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 familiesCoordinates 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 appropriateOrders therapeutic modalities such as medications, treatments, diagnostic tests, etc.Performs primary care proceduresProvides primary health care maintenance of the population served, including immunizations and recommended health screeningsCounsels and instructs patients and significant others as appropriate on medications, disease, procedures, and preventive healthcareAssesses, stabilizes, and determines disposition of patients with emergent conditions consistent with policy regarding emergency and consultative call servicesServes as a clinical resource for staff through consultation formal and informal education, review of literature and participation in seminars, conferences, and simulationDocuments clinical encounters clearly, precisely, and in a timely mannerApplies, models, and teaches evidence-based treatment and care in clinical settingPrecepts advance practice and pre-licensure nursing students each semesterPromotes costs savings and optimal patient experience in primary careParticipates in rapid cycle continuous process improvementParticipates in data reportingParticipates in scholarly projects as appropriateWhy Texas A&M University?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 premiums12-15 days of annual paid holidaysUp to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each monthAutomatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of TexasHealth and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release timeProfessional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and moreEducational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employeeLiving Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employeesInstructions to Applicants: Applications received by the School of Nursing must have all job application data entered and must include the following attachments: resume, cover letter and list of references. Failure to provide all job application data and attachments 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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.by Jobble

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