University Of Houston
Nurse Practitioner
University Of Houston, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
This position is 100% on campus
Salary Range: $100,00/year or higher, commensurate with experience and/or education
JOB SUMMARY
The 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.
DUTIES
Prescribes 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 DUTIES
Participates 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 RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Reports:
Supervises employees
Delegation 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 ABILITIES
Knowledge:
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 DEMANDS
Primary 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 ele ents.Individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks.
EEO/AA
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
Salary Range: $100,00/year or higher, commensurate with experience and/or education
JOB SUMMARY
The 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.
DUTIES
Prescribes 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 DUTIES
Participates 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 RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Reports:
Supervises employees
Delegation 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 ABILITIES
Knowledge:
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 DEMANDS
Primary 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 ele ents.Individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks.
EEO/AA
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity