Advanced Practice Provider - OB/GYN WHCG (In-patient), Labor and Delivery - Angleton Danbury Campus

Minimum Qualifications:Master's degree with NP certification. Current license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas. No experience required.Job Description:The nurse practitioner functions as an advanced practitioner providing primary health care for a caseload of patients in the area of clinical specialization.Preferred Qualifications:1-2 years of Experience as a Nocturnist Nurse PractitionerObstetrics & Gynecology ExperienceLabor & Delivery ExperienceSpecific Job Related Duties:Works independently to full scope of practice in compliance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act with acknowledgement of off-site collaborating physician availability for consultation and collaborationPerforms individualized history and physical examinations for diverse populations inclusive of social determinants of healthOrders and interprets diagnostic testing in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patientDiagnoses acute, episodic, and chronic diseasesDevelops a comprehensive plan of care that encompasses evidence-based practice guidelines, practice protocols, Medicare, Medicaid, and other state and federal regulations.Prescribes appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatmentsProvides 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 statusMonitors 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 outcomesFacilitates patient transition within and between health care services to ensure accurate communication among the health care teamDocuments in a timely manner to ensure all services are accurately accounted for and available for review by the interdisciplinary teamSalary Range:Commensurate with experienceEqual Employment OpportunityUTMB 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.Compensation