Advanced Practice Provider, Internal Medicine - Geriatrics

Job description

Advanced Practice Provider, Internal Medicine - Geriatrics

nGalveston, Texas, United States

nNursing & Care Management

nUTMB Health

nRequisition #

nJOB SUMMARY

nPerforms responsible clinical care in collaboration with the unit physician and under approved protocols, manages the medical aspects of care in the observation, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, rehabilitation, care and counsel, and health teachings of persons who are ill, injured or infirm or experiencing changes in normal health processes; and in the promotion and maintenance of health of prevention of illness in a clinical setting.

nPHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

nEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

nMinimum Qualifications:

nnnCompletion of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)

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nnNo experience required

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n nLICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

nRequired:

nnnCertification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

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nnLicensed Physician Assistant by the Texas Physician Assistant Board/Texas Medical Board (TPAB/TMB)

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n nCurrent students who have not yet completed their physician assistant program or recent graduates who have not yet obtained their NCCPA certification or TPAB/TMB physician assistant license are eligible to apply for this position. However, official employment is contingent upon the successful completion of an accredited physician assistant program, NCCPA certification and TPAB/TMB physician assistant licensure.

nNURSE PRACTITIONER

nEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

nMinimum Qualifications:

nnnCompletion 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)

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nnNo experience required

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n nLICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

nRequired:

nnnCertification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

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nnLicensed Registered Nurse (RN) by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON)

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nnLicensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in a nurse practitioner clinical area of specialization by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON)

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n nCurrent RNs 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.

nJob Duties:

nnnProvide comprehensive primary care services to geriatric patients in home and nursing facility settings, focusing on prevention, chronic disease management, and functional well-being.

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nnPerforms individualized history and physical examinations for diverse populations inclusive of social determinants of health.

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nnOrders and interprets diagnostic testing in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient.

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nnObtain laboratory testing-includes blood specimen draws, catheterization, flu swabs, and joint injections.

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nnPrecepting and mentoring school of nursing and school of medicine students.

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nnDevelops a comprehensive plan of care that encompasses evidence-based practice guidelines, practice protocols, Medicare, Medicaid, and other state and federal regulations.

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nnPrescribes appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.

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nnProvides appropriate education for current health diagnoses as well as anticipatory guidance for health promotion and disease prevention applicable to the individual's health and socioeconomic status.

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nnMonitors plan of care for cost-effectiveness and the achievement of expected improvements, while openly seeking feedback from patients, significant others, colleagues, allied health, appropriate referrals, and collaborating physician to enhance quality outcomes.

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nnWorks independently to full scope of practice in compliance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act with acknowledgement of collaborating physician availability for consultation and collaboration.

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nnCollaborate with interdisciplinary teams-including nursing, pharmacy, social work, and rehabilitation-for optimal care of older adults.

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nnContribute to curriculum development, clinical skills training, and geriatric-focused academic programs.

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n nEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

nUTMB 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 Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

nCompensation

Worksite address

galveston, TX, 77554, US

Who can apply

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