Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner

4 weeks ago


San Antonio, Texas, United States UT Health San Antonio Full time

Job Summary

UT Health San Antonio seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner to provide primary level of care in collaboration with physicians and other members of the health care team to a specific patient population in the outpatient and/or inpatient setting.

Responsibilities

  • Provides specialty medical care in a clinical setting under the supervision of licensed physicians working through physician-approved protocols.
  • Secures and evaluates medical health and developmental history of the patient and provides health maintenance and anticipatory guidance.
  • Evaluates patients in a clinic.
  • Performs basic physical assessment using observation, inspection, auscultation, palpation, and percussion.
  • Distinguishes between normal and abnormal findings obtained by history, physical screening, behavioral assessments, and in collaboration with the designated physician, implements an appropriate management plan.
  • Executes physician's orders such treatments, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as prescribed in accordance with legal, ethical, and institutional standards.
  • Assures quality assurance standards are met by following all guidelines of physicians, and clinic.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Maintains an advanced knowledge base and skills in health promotion and maintenance, disease prevention, physical and psychosocial assessment, and management of health and illness in the health care of individuals.
  • Demonstrates the ability to function within the required nursing process as defined by the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
  • Demonstrates the ability to support the mission, vision, and patient promise throughout all interactions.
  • Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively, written and verbally.
  • Demonstrates the ability to participate as an integral part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing the highest quality of care to the patient.

Education and Certification

  • Master's of nursing is required; Doctorate of nursing practice is preferred.
  • State licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and national certification to practice as nurse practitioner from agency approved by Texas Board of Nursing is required.

About Us

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees.

Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Benefits Overview

  • Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists.
  • Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
  • Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.
  • Employees receive $40,000 of group term life insurance and $40,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
  • Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
  • A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:
    • Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year.
    • Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
    • Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
  • Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.
  • Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
  • Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

EEO Statement

UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.

It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.



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