Family Nurse Practitioner - PRN

Texas A&M University System · Bryan

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🚐 Bringing Healthcare Directly to Texas Communities

What Makes This Opportunity Unique?

• Make a visible impact in communities that need it most

• Help improve lives through education, prevention, and access to care

• Be part of an innovative healthcare model that meets people where they are

• Work alongside passionate professionals who are committed to service and outreach

• Build meaningful relationships with patients, schools, and community partners

Qualifications

• Master of Science degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• One year directly related experience serving as a family nurse practitioner.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Requires an active license as a Registered Nurse and as an Advance Practice Registered Nurse, Family Nurse Practitioner, in the state of Texas with prescriptive authority and national board certification as a family nurse practitioner.

A well-qualified candidate will also possess

• At least five years of clinical nursing experience is required.

• American Heart Association - Basic Life Support Certificate.

• Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and electronic health records, some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

• Experience in health professions education is preferred.

• Familiarity with electronic health records

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Knowledge of standard nursing procedures and techniques.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to use and manage an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.

Responsibilities:

FNP Practice and Clinical Preceptor

• Performs history, psychosocial, and physical examinations, diagnosis of acute, chronic, and urgent/episodic primary care conditions, formulates therapeutic plans of care, ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic imaging, electrocardiogram exams, medication management and provides education to patients and their families.

• Coordinates the care of patients to provide safe, effective, efficient, and timely patient-centered care.

• Liaises between clinical staff and consult services.

• Consults with physicians and other members of the healthcare team regarding the care of patients as appropriate.

• Order and evaluate effectiveness of therapeutic modalities such as medications, treatments, diagnostic tests, etc.

• Performs primary care procedures.

• Provide primary health care maintenance of the population served, including immunizations and recommended health screenings.

• Counsel and instruct patients and significant others as appropriate on medications, disease, procedures, and preventive healthcare.

• Assess, stabilize, and determine disposition of patients with emergent conditions consistent with policy regarding emergency and consultative call services.

• Serves as a clinical resource for staff through consultation formal and informal education, review of literature and participation in seminars, conferences, and simulation.

• Document clinical encounters clearly, precisely, and in a timely manner.

• Applies, models, and teaches evidence-based treatment and care in clinical setting.

• Precepts advance practice and pre-licensure nursing students each semester

• Promotes cost savings and optimal patient experience in primary care.

• Participates in rapid cycle continuous process improvement.

• Participates in data reporting.

• Participates in scholarly projects as appropriate.

• Participates in rapid cycle continuous process improvement.

What You Need to Know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.

Location/Schedule: Crockett, Texas or Bryan, Texas locations. This is a part time PRN position with the hours of 8a-5p. The days of the week vary depending on the need of the clinic and candidate availability.

Other: Depending upon the nature of your position, you may be required to receive immunizations (excluding COVID and Flu).

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.  

Why Texas A&M University?

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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