Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Lubbock, United States - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Description

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Lubbock
35861BR

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.

Major/Essential Functions

Develops implements, and evaluates health maintenance and health promotion services for the child/family by including teaching, counseling, advising, and anticipatory guidance.

Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in the provision of continuity of care. Performs therapeutic procedures such as infectious, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing infectious. Employs screening and diagnostic strategies in the development of diagnosis.

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.

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