Nurse Practitioner - Endocrinology

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
United States, Texas, Lubbock
3601 4th Street (Show on map)
Nov 16, 2024
Nurse Practitioner - Endocrinology Lubbock 39347BR 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 patient services under the supervision and responsibility of a Doctor of Medicine or osteopathy. Develops plans of care with supervising physician, as appropriate, and implements plans in the course of treating patients. Obtains patient health histories; conducts physical examinations, assesses patient complaints, and administers appropriate treatment. Determines need for specialized medical testing for diagnosis or treatment; Orders tests appropriately. Instructs and counsels patients and families regarding the plan of care, problems, and other health care issues. Practices independently managing previously diagnosed and undiagnosed patients. Provides the full spectrum of health care services including health prevention, disease prevention, health protection, anticipatory guidance and counseling, and disease management, palliative care. Use advanced health assessment skills to differentiate between rounds and variations of normal and abnormal findings. Orders and interprets labs, and diagnostic tests, such as X-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory test results for deviations from normal. Prescribes medication within the scope of practice. Manages the health/illness status of patients and families over time. Elicits detailed patient histories. Examines patient, performs a comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination. Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in the provision of continuity of care. Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance. May render emergency medical service without supervision, pending the arrival of a responsible physician, in cases where immediate diagnosis and treatment are necessary to avoid disability or death. 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. To apply, please visit: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25898&siteid=5283&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=878710 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. 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. jeid-a6f75012ed627c468b2440813a054834