Nurse Practitioner, Ob/Gyn General Outreach-Som

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.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of a graduate level (or higher) nurse practitioner program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• No experience required

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

• Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON)
• Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in a nurse practitioner clinical area of specialization by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON)

Current RN’s who have not yet completed their nurse practitioner program or recent graduates who have not yet obtained their ANCC/AANP certification or APRN nurse practitioner license are eligible to apply for this position. However, official employment is contingent upon the successful completion of an accredited nurse practitioner program, ANCC/AANP certification and APRN nurse practitioner licensure.

JOB DUTIES:
Provide primary health care to the patient and family throughout the course of care. Use the processes of assessment, diagnosis, management, and evaluation to provide care that integrates the psychosocial and physical needs of the patient and family. Establish a therapeutic relationship with the client and family. Plan, develop, coordinate, and provide appropriate health education and counseling in response to patient needs. Contribute to the advancement of their profession, seek to ensure high quality care within the RMCHP, and demonstrate leadership skills in achieving improved outcomes for all clients and their families. Responsible for the health care provided and will utilize age specific developmental principles when providing care.

PERFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
2+ years nursing experience in Mother-Baby unit, Postpartum care, Labor & Delivery, and/or Pediatric unit.

SALARY RANGE:

Commensurate with Experience

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations 0587 - John W McCullough Bldg 301 University Blvd. John W McCullough Bldg, rm 3.120 Galveston 77555-0587

Job Nursing & Care Management

Organization UTMB Health

Regular

Shift Standard

Employee Status Non-Manager

Job Level Day Shift

Job Posting Jul 21, 2023, 3:09:56 PM