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Form of workJOB SUMMARY
Performs 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.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications:
- Completion a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
- No experience required
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS
Required:
- Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Licensed Physician Assistant by the Texas Physician Assistant Board/Texas Medical Board (TPAB/TMB)
Current 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.
NURSE PRACTITIONER
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:
In Patient Responsibilities
- Provide patient care assistance for Cardiovascular and Thoracic surgery patients in the inpatient setting under the supervision of the surgical faculty.
- Obtain detailed patient histories and complete physical examinations.
- Competently and consistently complete accurate, concise, and legible documentation on hospital records
- Provide patient education regarding peri-operative and post operative care of Cardiovascular and Thoracic patient.
- Facilitate communication between members of interdisciplinary team and consulting providers.
- Facilitate the transition from inpatient to outpatient settings including coordination of care, referrals to appropriate disposition/post hospital care, communication with post-op coordinators and providers.
- Assist with planning and design of clinical protocol development for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery.
- Participate in quality management.
- Practice evidence-based, patient centered care.
- Participate in the education of medical students, residents, PA students, pharmacy students, and nursing students.
- Assist in the education of hospital nursing staff concerning the care of Cardiovascular and Thoracic surgery patients according to quality measures.
Outpatient Responsibilities
- To provide patient care assistance for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery patients in the outpatient/clinic setting under the supervision of the surgical faculty.
- Attend and participate in pre and post-op clinics primarily at UTMB Galveston.
- Obtain detailed patient histories and complete physical examinations.
- Competently and consistently complete accurate, concise, and legible documentation on hospital records.
- Provide patient education regarding pre-op, peri-operative, and post operative care of Cardiovascular and Thoracic patient.
- Facilitate communication between members of interdisciplinary team and other providers including coordination of care, referrals to appropriate diagnostic or therapeutic care, communication with pre and/or post op coordinators and providers.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in Cardiovascular and Thoracic surgery is preferred, not required.
- Ability to harvest endoscopic vein, highly desirable.
- At least one-year Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant experience preferred.
- Experience and competency with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system
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.
