Nurse Practitioner-(STA015560)Nurse PractionerDepartment Name:D0053 Student Health ServicesDescriptionThis position is 100% on campusSalary Range: $100,00/year or higher, commensurate with experience and/or educationJOB SUMMARYThe Nurse Practitioner provides primary care services to patients presenting to the UHD Student Health Center. This includes the management of health problems and the promotion of optimal health in both General Medicine and outreach.DUTIESPrescribes treatment for illnesses within the Family Nurse Practitioner’s scope of practice, based on Standing orders and Nurse Practitioner Formulary. Orders and interprets diagnostics studies. Determines which problems are within the scope of practice and which require referral to specialists according to mutually accepted guidelines.Communicates, consults, and collaborates with other professionals involved in the delivery of total patient care. Performs minor diagnostic and surgical procedures within the scope of practice. Fully informs patients of the risks and benefits of any procedure. Performs well women’s examinations and routine physical examinations. Evaluates, tests for, and treats sexually transmissible diseases.Educates and counsels patients regarding contraceptive management. Assesses diagnoses and treats acute illness, injury, or exposure per the community standard of care. Facilitates the management of chronic health disorders and acute treatment of such in the absence of the student’s primary care or specialty care provider.Exercises competence in the use of electronic medical records and information systems in providing effective documentation of patient care.Participates in educational and informational programs as requested. In conjunction with UHD, plan and offer at least two health-related trainings per semester.Administers designated immunizations. Act as the laboratory manager and maintains accreditation as a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) waived laboratory in order to perform point of care (POC) testing. Participates in chart reviews monthly with the physician. Seeks physician consultation when needed.Provides urgent and emergency services for UHD students and employees. Provide in-clinic triage for acute illnesses or injuries with the appropriate disposition which may include a call for Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Responds to campus emergencies posing severe risk to a person’s life prior to the arrival of Emergency Medical Services (EMS).MARGINAL DUTIESParticipates in quality management and quality improvement activities.Maintains a list of specialists who accept the student’s insurance and refer students for extended services from qualified providers.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESDirect Reports:Supervises employeesDelegation of Work:Regularly assigns work to subordinate(s)Supervision Given:Makes final decision on evaluating employee performance, hiring new employees, disciplinary actions, scheduling work hours, granting time off, and making recommendations on handling employee grievances and complaints.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESKnowledge:Knowledge of trends, issues, and accepted practices relevant to the position.Skills:Excellent communication and organization skills.Excellent confidentiality skills.Abilities:Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.Ability to work under pressure.Ability to provide accurate, effective care in stressful situations.WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDSPrimary Work Location:Works in an office/medical environment.Physical Demands:Work is performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements.Individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks.EEO/AAQualificationsRequired EducationMaster’s degree or equivalent from an accredited universityRequired Experience:Minimum of three (3) years of leadership or supervisory experienceLicense/Certification:Must have a Nurse Practitioner licensePreferred QualificationsPrevious experience as a Nurse PractitionerAbout University of Houston DowntownCelebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second-largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1974. As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates approximately 14,000 students, boasts more than 66,000 alumni, and offers 45 bachelor’s degrees, 12 master’s degrees, and 19 online programs within four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences and Technology. UHD has one of the lowest tuition rates in Texas.U.S. News and World Report ranked UHD among the nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Applied Administration and Best Online Master’s Programs in Criminal Justice, as well as a Top Performer in Social Mobility. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked UHD one of the best colleges in the U.S. for its 2024 rankings, with notable distinctions: No. 1 for diversity (tied) and No. 3 for student experience. TheStockWatcher.com called UHD a “notable institution providing high-quality online MBA programs. … UHD ensures that its graduates are well-prepared to succeed in their chosen career paths.”UHD is one of the four distinct and separate components of the University of Houston System, which also includes the University of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake, and University of Houston-Victoria. Instructional Sites operated by UHD are University of Houston-Downtown Northwest, University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College Kingwood, and University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College CyFair.The University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military Friendly School. For more information on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit uhd.edu.The University of Houston – Downtown is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and recognizes protected classes of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age (40 and above), national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, and gender expression as required by federal law. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.Required Attachments by Candidate:Resume, Cover Letter/Letter of ApplicationSchedule:Full-timeEmployee Status:Regular/BenefitsJob Posting:Oct 11, 2024, 1:42:37 PM
