NURSE PRACTITIONER/PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (UT Health RGV Primary Care-Mission) Part-Time
Company: Inside Higher Ed
Location: Edinburg
Posted on: February 19, 2021
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Job Description:
NURSE PRACTITIONER/PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (UT Health RGV Primary
Care-Mission) Part-TimePosting Number: SRGV4875Number of Vacancies:
1Location: Rio Grande ValleyDepartment: School of Medicine /
Clinical AffairsFLSA: ExemptScope of Job:Nurse Practitioner:Works
under moderate supervision of a physician to provide advanced
practice nursing care and treatment within primary care and/or
board recognized specialization.Physician Assistant:To provide
primary health care services in a clinical setting under the
supervision and direction of a primary care physician in one of the
following areas: adult health and/or adolescent health. Responsible
for the performance of tasks of a standardized nature which are
complex and require considerable experience of specialized
training, but which do not constitute the practice of
medicine.Description of Duties:Nurse Practitioner:--- Provides
outpatient and/or inpatient evaluation and treatment of well care,
illness and injuries.--- Performs laboratory review and modifies
treatment plan as indicated by laboratory findings.--- Obtains and
records complete medical history.--- Assesses patient database and
identifies biopsychosocial needs and make appropriate referrals.
--- Performs routine and specialized physical examinations
according to departmental protocols. --- Prescribes medications and
other treatments within the APRN scope of practice.--- Formulates
appropriate differential diagnosis. --- Orders and interprets
diagnostic and laboratory studies. --- Develops and establishes
treatment plan and participates in interprofessional care. ---
Follows up and evaluates client status. --- Maintains accurate,
legible, and confidential records. --- Participates in quality and
safety organizational programs and reviews. --- Counsels and
educates patients regarding health maintenance and disease
prevention. --- Initiates, designs, and presents educational
programs for patients, clinic staff and other audiences. ---
Performs related duties as required.Physician Assistant:--- Assess,
plans, and provides patient care under the supervision of a
physician.--- Performs pertinent physical examinations.--- Obtains
and records complete medical history.--- Performs routine and
specialized physical examinations with assessment of normal and
abnormal findings.--- Formulates appropriate differential
diagnosis.--- Orders and interprets diagnostic and laboratory
studies.--- Develops and establishes treatment plan in accordance
with established protocols of the direction of the supervising
physician.--- Follows up and evaluates client status.--- Maintains
accurate, legible, and confidential records.--- Participates in
quality assurance reviews.--- Counsels and educates patients
regarding health maintenance and disease prevention.--- Initiates,
designs, and presents educational programs for patients, clinic
staff and other audiences.--- Assists in public/campus awareness of
Student Health Services.--- Performs other duties as
assigned.Supervision Received:General supervision from assigned
supervisor.Supervision Given:Direct supervision of assigned
staff.Required Education:Nurse Practitioner: Master's degree from
an accredited school of nursing.Physician Assistant: Master's
degree from an accredited university in a recognized field of
science or an accredited education program for physician
assistants.Preferred Education:N/ALicenses/Certifications:Nurse
Practitioner: Current RN licensure from the Texas State Board of
Nurse Examiners and approval from the Texas State Board of Nurse
Examiners to practice as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner.Physician
Assistant: Current PA licensure from the Texas State Board of
Physician Assistants; Current Certification from NCCPA.Required
Experience:Nurse Practitioner:One (1) year of experience in
inpatient or outpatient nursing.Physician Assistant:--- None, or---
One (1) year of experience as a Physician Assistant in one of the
following areas: adult health, adolescent health, or obstetrics and
gynecology with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited
university.Preferred Experience:Nurse Practitioner:Experience as an
Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner.Physician Assistant:Experience
as a Physician Assistant in one of the following areas: adult
health, adolescent health, or obstetrics and
gynecologyEquipment:Nurse Practitioner:Use of standard office
equipment. Use of medical equipment as required.Physician
Assistant:Standard medical and surgical instruments and equipment.
Personal computer and standard office equipment.Working
Conditions:Needs to be able to successfully perform all required
duties. Ambulatory care clinic / health care facility conditions
with possible medical or psychiatric emergencies. Exposure to all
common diseases. Work environment involves exposure to potentially
dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive
safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.
May require some travel.Other:Nurse Practitioner:None.Physician
Assistant:Knowledge of methods and procedures in the field of
general medicine and of the principles of the development,
implementation, and documentation of individualized care and
treatment plans.Physical Capabilities: N/AEmployment Category:
Part-TimeMinimum Salary: Commensurate with ExperiencePosted Salary:
Commensurate with ExperiencePosition Available Date:
02/08/2021Grant Funded Position: NoIf Yes, Provide Grant Expiration
Date: EEO Statement:It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio
Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities
for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin,
sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In
accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the civil rights
act of 1964, the title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is
committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures
non discrimination in it's education programs and activities,
including employment.Special Instructions to Applicants:Dear
Applicant,Human Resources will not be held responsible for
redacting any confidential information from the documents you
attach with your application. The confidential information includes
the following:*Date of Birth*Gender*Ethnicity/RacePlease make sure
that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising
that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the
department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio
Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting
applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after
meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.If you
have any questions, please visit our Careers site at
https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact
information.Additional Information:UTRGV is a distributed location
institution and working location is subject to change based on
need.All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background
check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be
considered.Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior
approval from the Chief Human Resources Officer.To apply, visit
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