Nurse Practitioner - OBGYN

Lubbock

Nurse Practitioner - OBGYN

36932BR

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.

Org Level 7

512501 - Ob Gyn Pavilion Lbk

Org Level 1

Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Campus

HSC - Lubbock

Department

Ob Gyn Pavilion Lbk

Major/Essential Functions

•  Provides obstetrical care to low and high-risk patients.
•  Completes physical examinations, routine prenatal examinations and teaching, evaluation of disease processes, and referral to specialists as needed.
•  Prescribes and/or issues medications and supplements as appropriate by protocol and certification
•  Provides routine well woman and low risk gynecological care, evaluation of disease processes, and referral to specialists as needed.
•  Prescribes and/or issues medications and supplements as appropriate by protocol and certification 
•  Records and reviews patient record via electronic system.
•  Completes charge sheet entries accurately and timely to facilitate charge reimbursement.
•  Abides by billing and coding directives as provided by management.
•  Provides education and counsel appropriate to the medical needs of the patient. 
•  Maintains current licensure and continuing medical education credits as required by Texas State Law.
•  Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

•  Master of Science degree in Nursing or Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies
•  National Nurse Practitioner Certification in Women's Health, Adult or Family and / or Certified Midwifery or Physician Assistant certification or ability to obtain prior to employment
•  Current DEA or ability to obtain
•  1+ year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in an OB/GYN or Women's Health clinic setting
•  Current NPI and / or PTAN number or ability to obtain
 

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Optional Attachments

Professional License/Certification

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.

EEO Statement

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.

Jeanne Clery Act

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Pay Basis

Monthly

Pay Grade Minimum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.

Pay Grade Maximum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.

Grant Funded?

No

Job Type

Full Time

Job Group

Business Professionals

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

Generally M - F, 8 to 5

Travel Required

None

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

To view more information and to apply please visit: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/jobs/default.aspx

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