Nurse Practitioner - OBGYN - Obstetrics / Gynecology

Company: Texas Tech University
Location: Lubbock
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

Nurse Practitioner - OBGYNPosition 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.

Preferred Qualifications

* Master of Science degree in Nursing or Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies
* National Nurse Practitioner Certification in Women's Health, Adult or Family and / or Certified Midwifery

or Physician Assistant certification or ability to obtain prior to employment

* Unrestricted, active licensure in the State of Texas, or ability to obtain prior to employment
* Current DEA or ability to obtain
* 1+ year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in an OB/GYN or Women's

Health clinic setting

* Intermediate level of technical proficiency in the use of computer programs for medical records or

internet search for clinical practice

* Current NPI and / or PTAN number or ability to obtain
* Ability to communicate with patients, primary care team members and management staff
* Ability to make care decisions based on the best medical practices without direct supervision or

guidance by a physician

* Ability to formulate a differential diagnosis
* Proficient in assessment and development of treatment plans

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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