Advanced Practice Provider - Surgery-Transplant (Galveston)

Physician Assistant

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.

Nurse Practitioner

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.

Education & Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of 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:

• 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.

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:

• 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 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.

Department Marketing Statement

The Department of Surgery, Division of Transplant Surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, is looking for a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work with the Attending Surgeons in direct in-patient and out-patient care as well as some clinical research. Duties include but are not limited to, examining, and assessing new and established transplant patients; ordering, conducting, and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests; and serving as a liaison between the surgical service and the medical services. The NP/PA will be responsible for patient/family teaching, discharge planning, outpatient follow-ups, and obtaining appropriate ancillary services for the care of transplant patients. The scope of practice will be broad and will include exposure to the operating room, inpatient floor, and outpatient settings.

Job Description

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant functions as an advanced practitioner providing care for a caseload of patients in the area of Transplant Surgery.

Salary Range

Commensurate with experience.

In Patient Responsibilities

• Provide patient care assistance for transplant 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 transplant 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-transplant coordinators and providers.
• Assist with planning and design of clinical protocol development for Transplant 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 transplant surgery patients according to quality measures.

Outpatient Responsibilities

• To provide patient care assistance for Transplant Surgery patients in the outpatient/clinic setting under the supervision of the surgical faculty.
• Attend and participate in pre and post-transplant clinics at Victory Lakes, TDCJ and UTMB Galveston, and League City campuses.
• 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 transplant, peri-operative, and post operative care of transplant 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-transplant coordinators and providers.

Preferred Skill/Competency

- Prior experience in transplant surgery is preferred, not required.

- At least one-year Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant experience preferred.

- Experience and competency with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.

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

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